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
I agree wholeheartedly with Cygnus58 regarding Kitty Carlisle. She was beautiful though. This movie is definitely a vehicle for the incredible talent of Bing Crosby. Crosby was certainly in his prime in 1934. A pre-swing singer for sure, who I believe was eclipsed by singers like Frank Sinatra, Dick Haymes and others, after the advent of Benny Goodman and Swing Music in 1936.
I never got Crosby until I saw this piece. Now I get it. His post-swing Dixieland type singing and his duets with the Andrew Sisters never cut it with me. But he is a fabulous entertainer and singer in this film. If you never liked the older Bing, you'll love him in this film.
I never got Crosby until I saw this piece. Now I get it. His post-swing Dixieland type singing and his duets with the Andrew Sisters never cut it with me. But he is a fabulous entertainer and singer in this film. If you never liked the older Bing, you'll love him in this film.
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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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