The Smiling Lieutenant
1931, English. Directed by Ernst Lubitsch.
Maurice Chevalier laughing and loving again in Ernst Lubitsch's sparkling cocktail of romantic merriment
An amorous lieutenant is forced to marry a socially awkward princess, though he tries to keep his violin-playing girlfriend on the side.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 72 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Smiling Lieutenant
The Smiling Lieutenant is streaming on FlixFling in India.
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Cast & crew
- Ernst LubitschDirector
- Maurice ChevalierLt. Nikolaus 'Niki' von Preyn
- Claudette ColbertFranzi
- Miriam HopkinsPrincess Anna
- Charles RugglesMax
- George BarbierKing Adolf XV
- Hugh O'ConnellNiki's Orderly
- Maude AllenLady in Waiting (uncredited)
- Granville BatesBill Collector (uncredited)
- Harry C. BradleyCount Von Holden (uncredited)
- Carrie DaumeryLady in Waiting (uncredited)
- Ludwig HeinsichMan (uncredited)
- Cornelius MacSundayEmperor Franz Josef (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 1 August 1931
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Samson Raphaelson, Ernest Vajda, Ernst Lubitsch
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The Smiling Lieutenant: quick answers
Is The Smiling Lieutenant worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 72 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Smiling Lieutenant?
The Smiling Lieutenant runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Does The Smiling Lieutenant have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Smiling Lieutenant. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Smiling Lieutenant parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Smiling Lieutenant is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Smiling Lieutenant on?
The Smiling Lieutenant is streaming on FlixFling in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Smiling Lieutenant?
If you liked The Smiling Lieutenant, try What's Love Got to Do with It?, Love Is in the Air, The Royal Treatment.
Who directed The Smiling Lieutenant?
The Smiling Lieutenant (1931) was directed by Ernst Lubitsch and stars Maurice Chevalier, Claudette Colbert, Miriam Hopkins.