Café Metropole
“The "LOVE IS NEWS" SWEETHEARTS play love's most exciting game!”
Synopsis
An American posing as a Russian prince woos a visiting Ohio heiress.
Top Cast
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Loretta Young
Laura Ridgeway
Tyrone Power
Alexis
Adolphe Menjou
Monsieur Victor
Gregory Ratoff
Paul
Charles Winninger
Joseph Ridgeway
Helen Westley
Margaret Ridgeway
Christian Rub
Maxl Schinner
Ferdinand Gottschalk
Monsieur Leon Monnet
Georges Renavent
Captain
Leonid Kinskey
Artist
Hal K. Dawson
Arthur Cleveland Thorndyke
Paul Porcasi
Police Official
André Cheron
Croupier (as Andre Cheron)
George Beranger
Hat Clerk (as Andre Beranger)
Demetrius Alexis
Gambler (uncredited)
Lynn Bari
Patron at Sidewalk Café (uncredited)
Eugene Borden
Waiter (uncredited)
Fred Cavens
Train Guard (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 28, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 29, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward H. Griffith
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacques Deval
- Original Title
- Café Metropole
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward H. Griffith
Jacques Deval, Gregory Ratoff
Lucien N. Andriot
Irene Morra
Department Leadership Roster
Edward H. Griffith
Director
Jacques Deval
Screenplay
Royer
Costume Design
Lucien N. Andriot
Director of Photography
Irene Morra
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Café Metropole
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Café Metropole about?
An American posing as a Russian prince woos a visiting Ohio heiress.
Who directed Café Metropole?
Café Metropole was directed by Edward H. Griffith.
Who stars in Café Metropole?
The principal cast of Café Metropole includes Loretta Young, Tyrone Power, Adolphe Menjou, Gregory Ratoff, Charles Winninger.
When was Café Metropole released and how long is it?
Café Metropole was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Café Metropole?
Café Metropole holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).