A rich and famous singer disguises himself as a waiter in order to be near the woman he loves, a European princess.A rich and famous singer disguises himself as a waiter in order to be near the woman he loves, a European princess.A rich and famous singer disguises himself as a waiter in order to be near the woman he loves, a European princess.
Charles Arnt
- Higgins - Paul's Valet
- (as Charles E. Arnt)
Louise Carter
- Charity Lady
- (uncredited)
Mary Flynn
- Young Yacht Guest
- (uncredited)
Donald Gray
- Young Yacht Guest
- (uncredited)
Robert Klein
- Cloche
- (uncredited)
Cromwell McKechnie
- Paul's Secretary
- (uncredited)
Albert Petit
- Paul's Waiter
- (uncredited)
George Polonsky
- Paul's Chauffeur
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaOriginally developed as a vehicle for Gary Cooper and Elissa Landi, but Cooper changed his mind after deciding that a love story about a duchess and a waiter wasn't for him and turned down the role. The parts were eventually given to Bing Crosby and Kitty Carlisle.
- Quotes
Countess Rostova: Who do you think was in my bedroom?
Nicki, aka Prince Nickolas: I can't imagine.
- ConnectionsReferenced in Movie Melodies on Parade (1936)
Featured review
Successful singer Bing Crosby is in Monte Carlo on his yacht. He's trying to purchase one of the pistols given by Catherine the Great to John Paul Jones so he can donate it to the US Naval Academy. Russian princess Kitty Carlisle isn't interested in selling. Crosby winds up serving her and her entourage -- Roland Young, Reginald Owen, and Alison Skipworth -- dinner, so they insist on his being their regular waiter. Crosby falls in love with her immediately, and they're broke. The usual complications ensue. Crosby is is very comfortable in his playing, Young is fine, Owen is adequate, Miss Skipworth is wasted, and Miss Carlisle.... well, she's pretty.
There's a pretty good bunch of songs, including the premiere of "Love Is Just Around The Corner" for Crosby to perform. Miss Carlisle sings a Russian song. Supporting performers include William Frawley, Cecilia Parker, Akim Tamiroff and Arthur Housman. It's a pleasant vehicle for Crosby.
There's a pretty good bunch of songs, including the premiere of "Love Is Just Around The Corner" for Crosby to perform. Miss Carlisle sings a Russian song. Supporting performers include William Frawley, Cecilia Parker, Akim Tamiroff and Arthur Housman. It's a pleasant vehicle for Crosby.
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- Also known as
- The Duchess and the Waiter
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- Runtime1 hour 17 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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