The queen of mythical Sylvania marries a courtier, who finds his new life unsatisfying. (Learn more)
Starring: Andre Cheron, Anton Vaverka, Maurice Chevalier (View All)
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Starring: Andre Cheron, Anton Vaverka, Maurice Chevalier
Director Ernst Lubitsch's first talking picture, The Love Parade was a witty souffle about a royal "marriage of state." Jeanette MacDonald, the queen of Sylvania, is required to take a husband. Maurice Chevalier is a highborn Sylvanian diplomat called back to his country due to his amorous escapades. It is arranged for Chevalier to marry MacDonald, but though he is ostensibly the "king" of the boudoir, he is not allowed to participate in any affairs of state. Gradually the royal protocol erodes the marriage, as the formerly footloose Chevalier bristles at being a mere consort. After numerous complications and misunderstandings, Chevalier asserts his authority over the secretly willing MacDonald. Counterpointing the main plot is the backstairs romance of servants Lupino Lane and Lillian Roth, who, like the stars, get to cut loose in the occasional musical number. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
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Running Time
107
Language
- English
Awards
- Nominated for a Best Picture award at the 1929-1930 Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie Awards.
- Winner of the Best Picture award at the 1929 National Board of Review [Festival/Awa Awards.
- Nominated for a Best Sound award at the 1929-1930 Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie Awards.
- Nominated for a Best Actor award at the 1929-1930 Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie Awards.
- Nominated for a Best Cinematography award at the 1929-1930 Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie Awards.
- Nominated for a Best Director award at the 1929-1930 Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie Awards.
- Winner of the 10 Best Films award at the 1929 New York Times [Festival/Award] Awards.
- Nominated for a Best Art Direction award at the 1929-1930 Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie Awards.
Distributor
- Paramount
