Storyline

Ousted from their homeland by the Bolshevik revolution, a noble Russian couple find themselves impoverished and living in Paris. They take positions as butler and housemaid in a wealthy household and, owing to their impeccable breeding and manners, excel in their new jobs. But once they are recognized for the noble couple they are, they must face new -- and formidable -- responsibilities.—Dan Navarro

Plot Keywords

theft, oil, aristocrat, fencing, patriotism, deception, dinner party, exile, servant, banker, maid, screwball comedy, butler, russian, orchestral music score, family relationships, one word title, paris france, forgery, money

Short Review

Claudette Colbert has never given a prettier performance than as the grand duchess, Charles Boyer is engaging as the prince, and Basil Rathbone... is as elegant a Soviet commissar as ever made himself at home in a capitalist parlor.

Trailer

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