Trouble in Paradise

Overview

Thief Gaston Monescu and pickpocket Lily are partners in crime and love. Working for perfume company executive Mariette Colet, 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.

Directed by Ernst Lubitsch

Top cast

Miriam Hopkins

Lily

Kay Francis

Mariette

Herbert Marshall

Gaston

Charles Ruggles

Major

Edward Everett Horton

Francois

C. Aubrey Smith

Giron

Robert Greig

Jacques

Luis Alberni

Annoyed Opera Fan (uncredited)

Hooper Atchley

Insurance Agent (uncredited)

Tyler Brooke

Commercial Singer (uncredited)

Marion Byron

Maid (uncredited)

Louise Carter

Woman with Wrong Handbag (uncredited)

Gino Corrado

Venetian (uncredited)

George Humbert

Waiter in Venice (uncredited)

P

Perry Ivins

Radio Commentator (uncredited)

Leonid Kinskey

Russian Visitor (uncredited)

Gus Leonard

Elderly Servant (uncredited)

Carl M. Leviness

Party Guest (uncredited)

Fred Malatesta

Hotel Manager (uncredited)

E

Eva McKenzie

Duchess Chambreau (uncredited)

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