Service for Ladies (1932)
A delicious comedy romance that makes you smile out loud at the start and roar with laughter at the finish!
Max Tracey is the head waiter at a London hotel. He falls in love at first sight with Sylvia Robertson, an aristocratic woman, and poses as a prince to win her love. In this venture, he is aided by Mr. Westlake, a Ruritanian monarch who owes him a favour. When Sylvia discovers Max's deception, she is appalled, but the situation is resolved when her father tells her that he was once a hotel dishwasher.
Director: Alexander Korda
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: January 14, 1932
Cast
- Leslie Howard - Max Tracey
- George Grossmith - The King (Mr. Westlake)
- Benita Hume - Countess Ricardi
- Elizabeth Allan - Sylvia Robertson
- Morton Selten - Mr. Robertson
- Ben Field - Breslmeyer
- Diana Churchill - Minor Role (uncredited)
- Gilbert Davis - Chef (uncredited)
- Annie Esmond - Duchess (uncredited)
- Pearl Hay - Minor Role (uncredited)
Screenplay
Music: Percival Mackey
Cinematography: Philip Tannura
Editing: Harold Young
Production: Paramount British Pictures
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
pre-code
More Films by Director: Alexander Korda
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Service for Ladies about?
- Max Tracey is the head waiter at a London hotel. He falls in love at first sight with Sylvia Robertson, an aristocratic woman, and poses as a prince to win her love. In this venture, he is aided by Mr. Westlake, a Ruritanian monarch who owes him a favour. When Sylvia discovers Max's deception, she is appalled, but the situation is resolved when her father tells her that he was once a hotel dishwasher.
- Who directed Service for Ladies?
- Service for Ladies was directed by Alexander Korda.
- Who stars in Service for Ladies?
- Service for Ladies stars Leslie Howard, George Grossmith, Benita Hume, Elizabeth Allan, Morton Selten, Ben Field.
- How long is Service for Ladies?
- Service for Ladies has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is Service for Ladies?
- Service for Ladies is a Comedy, Romance film.
- Where was Service for Ladies produced?
- Service for Ladies was produced in United Kingdom.