The Love Parade

The Love Parade (1929)

He sang himself into the Queen's boudoir! One kiss and the whole kingdom was his!

The queen of mythical Sylvania marries a courtier, who finds his new life unsatisfying

Date of release
1929-11-19
TMDB
6.6 / 10 (51)
Runtime
1h 47m
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Director
Ernst Lubitsch

Casting

Interesting facts

  • Awards: 0 · Nominations: 6

The Love Parade is a 1929 American pre-Code musical comedy film, directed by Ernst Lubitsch and starring Maurice Chevalier and Jeanette MacDonald, involving the marital difficulties of Queen Louise of Sylvania (MacDonald) and her consort, Count Alfred Renard (Chevalier). Despite his love for Louise and his promise to be an obedient husband, Count Alfred finds his role as a figurehead unbearable. Its supporting cast features Lupino Lane, Lillian Roth and Eugene Pallette.

Production

Although The Love Parade was Lubitsch's first sound film, he already displayed a mastery of the technical requirements of the day. In one scene, two couples sing the same song alternately. To do this with the available technology, Lubitsch had two sets built, with an off-camera orchestra between them, and directed both scenes simultaneously.

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