Service for Ladies
“A delicious comedy romance that makes you smile out loud at the start and roar with laughter at the finish!”
Synopsis
Max Tracey is the head waiter at a London hotel. He falls in love at first sight with Sylvia Robertson, an aristocratic woman, and poses as a prince to win her love. In this venture, he is aided by Mr. Westlake, a Ruritanian monarch who owes him a favour. When Sylvia discovers Max's deception, she is appalled, but the situation is resolved when her father tells her that he was once a hotel dishwasher.
Top Cast
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Leslie Howard
Max Tracey
George Grossmith
The King (Mr. Westlake)
Benita Hume
Countess Ricardi
Elizabeth Allan
Sylvia Robertson
Morton Selten
Mr. Robertson
Ben Field
Breslmeyer
Diana Churchill
Minor Role (uncredited)
Gilbert Davis
Chef (uncredited)
Annie Esmond
Duchess (uncredited)
Pearl Hay
Minor Role (uncredited)
Martita Hunt
Aline - Countess Ricardi's Maid (uncredited)
Patrick Ludlow
Minor Role (uncredited)
Eileen Munro
Minor Role (uncredited)
Merle Oberon
Undetermined Minor Role (uncredited)
Cyril Ritchard
Sir William Carter (uncredited)
Naomi Waters
Minor Role (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 20, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexander Korda
- Screenplay & Story
- Ernest Vajda, Eliot Crawshay-Williams, Lajos Biró
- Original Score
- Percival Mackey
- Original Title
- Service for Ladies
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Paramount British Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexander Korda
Ernest Vajda, Eliot Crawshay-Williams, Lajos Biró
Percival Mackey
Philip Tannura
Harold Young
Alexander Korda
Department Leadership Roster
Ernest Vajda
Writer
Eliot Crawshay-Williams
Writer
Alexander Korda
Director
Alexander Korda
Producer
R. Holmes Paul
Production Design
Harold Young
Editor
Lajos Biró
Writer
Philip Tannura
Director of Photography
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 Service for Ladies
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What is Service for Ladies about?
Max Tracey is the head waiter at a London hotel. He falls in love at first sight with Sylvia Robertson, an aristocratic woman, and poses as a prince to win her love. In this venture, he is aided by Mr. Westlake, a Ruritanian monarch who owes him a favour. When Sylvia discovers Max's deception, she is appalled, but the situation is resolved when her father tells her that he was once a hotel dishwasher.
Who directed Service for Ladies?
Service for Ladies was directed by Alexander Korda.
Who stars in Service for Ladies?
The principal cast of Service for Ladies includes Leslie Howard, George Grossmith, Benita Hume, Elizabeth Allan, Morton Selten.
When was Service for Ladies released and how long is it?
Service for Ladies was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Service for Ladies?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Service for Ladies was composed by Percival Mackey.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Service for Ladies?
Service for Ladies holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).