Trouble in Paradise
“HIS PARADISE BECAME A MERRY HELL!”
Synopsis
Thief Gaston Monescu and pickpocket Lily are partners in crime and love. Working for perfume company executive Mariette Colet, the two crooks decide to combine their criminal talents to rob their employer. Under the alias of Monsieur Laval, Gaston uses his position as Mariette's personal secretary to become closer to her. However, he takes things too far when he actually falls in love with Mariette, and has to choose between her and Lily.
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Miriam Hopkins
Lily
Kay Francis
Mariette
Herbert Marshall
Gaston
Charles Ruggles
Major
Edward Everett Horton
Francois
C. Aubrey Smith
Giron
Robert Greig
Jacques
Luis Alberni
Annoyed Opera Fan (uncredited)
Hooper Atchley
Insurance Agent (uncredited)
Tyler Brooke
Commercial Singer (uncredited)
Marion Byron
Maid (uncredited)
Louise Carter
Woman with Wrong Handbag (uncredited)
Gino Corrado
Venetian (uncredited)
George Humbert
Waiter in Venice (uncredited)
Perry Ivins
Radio Commentator (uncredited)
Leonid Kinskey
Russian Visitor (uncredited)
Gus Leonard
Elderly Servant (uncredited)
Carl M. Leviness
Party Guest (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Locarno Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 30, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ernst Lubitsch
- Screenplay & Story
- Samson Raphaelson
- Original Score
- W. Franke Harling
- Original Title
- Trouble in Paradise
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ernst Lubitsch
Samson Raphaelson, Grover Jones, Leo Robin, Aladar Laszlo
W. Franke Harling
Victor Milner
Ernst Lubitsch
Department Leadership Roster
Ernst Lubitsch
Producer
Ernst Lubitsch
Director
Travis Banton
Costume Design
Victor Milner
Director of Photography
Samson Raphaelson
Screenplay
W. Franke Harling
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Trouble in Paradise
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What is Trouble in Paradise about?
Thief Gaston Monescu and pickpocket Lily are partners in crime and love. Working for perfume company executive Mariette Colet, the two crooks decide to combine their criminal talents to rob their employer. Under the alias of Monsieur Laval, Gaston uses his position as Mariette's personal secretary to become closer to her. However, he takes things too far when he actually falls in love with Mariette, and has to choose between her and Lily.
Who directed Trouble in Paradise?
Trouble in Paradise was directed by Ernst Lubitsch.
Who stars in Trouble in Paradise?
The principal cast of Trouble in Paradise includes Miriam Hopkins, Kay Francis, Herbert Marshall, Charles Ruggles, Edward Everett Horton.
When was Trouble in Paradise released and how long is it?
Trouble in Paradise was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Trouble in Paradise?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Trouble in Paradise was composed by W. Franke Harling.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Trouble in Paradise?
Trouble in Paradise holds official age classifications: FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).