
The Smiling Lieutenant
Maurice Chevalier laughing and loving again in Ernst Lubitsch's sparkling cocktail of romantic merriment
Directed by Ernst Lubitsch
Produced by Paramount Pictures
A frothy pre-code romantic comedy built on charm, flirtation, and the Lubitsch touch—all winks and sophisticated merriment with no real stakes.
An amorous lieutenant is forced to marry a socially awkward princess, though he tries to keep his violin-playing girlfriend on the side.
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Is The Smiling Lieutenant scary? No. Less frightening than 98% of films.
Is The Smiling Lieutenant easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 98% of films.
Does The Smiling Lieutenant end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of films.
Is The Smiling Lieutenant violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.
Is The Smiling Lieutenant sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.
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Familiar shape, done well.
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Like The Smiling Lieutenant
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Smiling Lieutenant
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Smiling Lieutenant, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Smiling Lieutenant, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Smiling Lieutenant, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































