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Trouble in Paradise

Miriam Hopkins (Actor), Kay Francis (Actor), Ernst Lubitsch (Director) | Rated: Unrated | Format: DVD
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Trouble in Paradise is the supreme example of "the Lubitsch touch," that mastery of comic timing, diamond-cutter precision, and Continental sophistication that made Ernst Lubitsch a household name and the real star of every movie he directed. A pair of prodigiously talented, utterly charming scoundrels (Herbert Marshall, Miriam Hopkins) become personal assistants to an aristocratic Parisian widow (Kay Francis). Their target is her fortune, but she's such an elegant lady, and so agreeably smitten with her new right-hand man, that he's tempted to pursue a secondary objective. Marshall, Hopkins, and Francis aren't remembered as major stars, but in this enchanted moment they are sublime. Likewise the peerlessly pixilated Edward Everett Horton and Charlie Ruggles as the widow's stuffed-shirt suitors. Trouble in Paradise is one of the best comedies ever made. There's not a line, word, or pause that doesn't belong exactly where it is, when it is, as it is. --Richard T. Jameson

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When thief Gaston Monescu (Herbert Marshall) meets his true love in pick-pocket Lily (Miriam Hopkins), they embark on a scam to rob lovely perfume company executive Mariette Colet (Kay Francis). But when Gaston becomes romantically entangles with Mme. Colet, their larcenous ruse is jeopardized and Gaston is forced to choose between two beautiful women. Legendary director Ernst Lubitsch's masterful touch is in full flower Trouble in Paradise, a pinnacle of the sophisticated romantic comedy, loaded with sparkling dialogue, witty innuendo, and elegant comic invention.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Lubitch Perfection! Mar 19 2012
By Bill
Format:DVD
I first viewed this movie about 10 years ago; and have yet to find another movie that surpasses this one in it's comedic genius!
"Trouble in Paradise" represents Ernest Lubitch at the height of his creative powers (and that is saying a lot!); but with it's perfect timing; sublime Trouble in Paradisedialog; wonderful casting; and creative use of audio and musical cues; this is the best of Ernest Lubitch!
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4.0 out of 5 stars charming and sublime July 13 2004
By A Customer
Format:DVD
As many others have stated, this is a perfect movie. Storytelling, movement of the plot, dialogue, cinematography feel seamless; the way in which ideas are left to the imagination through implication and innuendo is simply delightful. I was amazed by the ensemble performances. I would differ somewhat from other reviewers in that I enjoyed the silent short (though the music felt odd, ie, why wasn't I hearing Die Fleidermaus?). I also found Mr Eyman's commentary enjoyable. Mr Bogdanavich's comments are interesting, but I would not watch this feature (if this movie is new to you) until after you have watched the movie (too much is given away, and this is one movie in which the delight comes in not knowing what is coming next). The radio program with Jack Benny, Lubitsch, Basil Rathbone, and Claudette Colbert is fun. The written comments are probably useful to a film student, but I found the Eyman commentary over the film more informative. If I had the dough (times being what they are, as Gaston/La Valle asserts), I would pick this up "like that."
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5.0 out of 5 stars A little-known movie with a real big wallop April 3 2004
By DJ Joe Sixpack
Format:DVD
An absolutely delicious, saucy romantic comedy by famed director Ernst Lubitsch -- a pre-Code gem that fell by the wayside after the dullardly Hayes Code swept through Hollywood. Miriam Hopkins, Herbert Marshall and Kay Francis are caught in an unusual triangle, as Hopkins and Marshall, a pair of high-stakes con artists, latch onto the wealthy, sexy -- and resolutely single -- Parisian socialite, Mariette Colet (Francis) and plan to rob her blind. Of course, trouble ensues as the suavely amoral Herbert teeters at the brink of honesty, after he starts to fall for the considerable charms of their intended victim. Kay Francis steals the show with her smoulderingly sensual performance -- and things *really* start to heat up towards the end, when she finally has her way with the dashing young thief -- if you're looking for a "strong" female character in the old, Depression-era cinema, Francis's Colet is a real doozy. Fine supporting roles by Everett Edward Norton, C. Aubrey Smith and Charles Ruggles as well. It may take you a little while to settle into this film's cheerfully salacious wavelength, but once you get into it, it pays off handsomely. A nice, fun movie.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Continental Craziness
Lubitsch's films are often described as "sophisticated," or the height of Continental elegance, but in many ways they're nothing of the sort. Read more
Published on Dec 29 2003 by Jaime J. Weinman
5.0 out of 5 stars Paramount's Paradise
"Trouble in Paradise"... I had read sooooo much about this classic Lubitsch comedy, that I was afraid I would be disappointed upon watching, at last, this long awaited... Read more
Published on Nov 18 2003 by Fernando Silva
5.0 out of 5 stars Caviar -- for those who can appreciate it.
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Published on Nov 16 2003 by S. G. Oles
1.0 out of 5 stars Dire.
Extremely creaky. Somehow when I opted to buy this DVD I didn't quite realise how removed people are these days (in every sense of the word) from what could have been considered... Read more
Published on Oct 31 2003
5.0 out of 5 stars the most perfect comedy ever made
This exquisitely funny film tells the story of two jewel thieves (Miriam Hopkins and herbert Marshall, who insinuate themselves into the household of wealthy young widow Kay... Read more
Published on Oct 23 2003 by L O'connor
5.0 out of 5 stars Glittering Stick Figures Shine In An Elegant Farce
The summit of preCode Hollywood, and Ernst Lubitsch at his zenith. First things first: thank you to Public Media for finally releasing this. Read more
Published on Oct 16 2003 by El Kabong
1.0 out of 5 stars over rated
I was severely disappointed by this movie and wished I had saved my money. I loved 'The shop around the Corner', but this comes nowhere close to the charm and wit in that film. Read more
Published on July 25 2003
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful....divine
I cannot add any more to the praise heaped on this sophisticated comedy. However, for those cinephiles wondering about the picture quality: it is very grainy. Read more
Published on Jun 30 2003 by Eugene Koh
5.0 out of 5 stars THE "LUBITSCH TOUCH"
What more can I say about this film that the other reviewers have not already said.Not only does this film display in my OPINION the best example of the "Lubitsch... Read more
Published on Jun 12 2003 by Matthew Napier
5.0 out of 5 stars Paradise, Indeed
Splendid to see such a wonderful DVD transfer of TROUBLE IN PARADISE, Lubitsch's first talkie masterpiece. Read more
Published on April 29 2003 by Randy Buck
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