Trouble in Paradise

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Trouble in Paradise

35mm Screening

In this pre-code film by Ernst Lubitsch, notorious thief Gaston Monescu (Herbert Marshall) and pickpocket Lily (Miriam Hopkins) are partners in crime and in love. Working for perfume company executive Mariette Colet (Kay Francis), the two crooks decide to combine their criminal talents to rob their employer. Under the alias of Monsieur Laval, Gaston uses his position as Mariette’s personal secretary to become closer to her. However, he takes things too far when he actually falls in love with Mariette, and has to choose between her and Lily.

Presented on 35mm

"This comedy of jewel thieves is itself the prize sparkler of Lubitsch's enterprising career."
J. Hoberman, Village Voice
"Filmmakers, screenwriters, actors and audiences can learn every sort of valuable trick from it."
Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune

This film is part of the Senior Afternoon Cinema series.



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