Forbidden Paradise
Synopsis
Alexei, a young officer, saves the Czarina of a small European kingdom from revolutionary conspirators and is rewarded with her love. Infatuated, he deserts his sweetheart, Anna, the Czarina's lady-in-waiting, only to discover that his Queen is far from true to him. Desperate, he joins the revolutionists and plots against her. The Czarina pleads that she loves only him, and he swears no harm will befall her. Meantime the chancellor nips the revolution in the bud, and the Czarina orders Alexei's arrest. But she causes herself such unhappiness in doing so that she releases him from prison, relinquishes him to Anna, and seeks solace in a new affair with the French Ambassador
Top Cast
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Pola Negri
Catherine
Rod La Rocque
Capt. Alexei Czerny
Adolphe Menjou
Chancellor
Pauline Starke
Anna
Fred Malatesta
French ambassador
Nick De Ruiz
The General
Carrie Daumery
Lady-in-Waiting
Carlton Griffin
Officer (uncredited)
William Quinn
(uncredited)
Leo White
Driver (uncredited)
Clark Gable
Soldier in Czarina's Guard (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ernst Lubitsch
- Screenplay & Story
- Agnes Christine Johnston, Melchior Lengyel, Lajos Biró, Hanns Kräly
- Original Title
- Forbidden Paradise
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ernst Lubitsch
Agnes Christine Johnston, Melchior Lengyel, Lajos Biró, Hanns Kräly
Charles Van Enger
Department Leadership Roster
Ernst Lubitsch
Director
Howard Greer
Costume Design
Agnes Christine Johnston
Writer
Hanns Kräly
Writer
Charles Van Enger
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Forbidden Paradise
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What is Forbidden Paradise about?
Alexei, a young officer, saves the Czarina of a small European kingdom from revolutionary conspirators and is rewarded with her love. Infatuated, he deserts his sweetheart, Anna, the Czarina's lady-in-waiting, only to discover that his Queen is far from true to him. Desperate, he joins the revolutionists and plots against her. The Czarina pleads that she loves only him, and he swears no harm will befall her. Meantime the chancellor nips the revolution in the bud, and the Czarina orders Alexei's arrest. But she causes herself such unhappiness in doing so that she releases him from prison, relinquishes him to Anna, and seeks solace in a new affair with the French Ambassador
Who directed Forbidden Paradise?
Forbidden Paradise was directed by Ernst Lubitsch.
Who stars in Forbidden Paradise?
The principal cast of Forbidden Paradise includes Pola Negri, Rod La Rocque, Adolphe Menjou, Pauline Starke, Fred Malatesta.
When was Forbidden Paradise released and how long is it?
Forbidden Paradise was released in 1924 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.