The Cardboard Lover (1928)
A ditzy American girl visiting Monte Carlo is hired by a tennis champ to be his "cardboard lover"--to pretend to be in love with him so he can teach his two-timing fiancé a lesson and win her back. What he doesn't realize is that the girl isn't pretending --she actually is in love with him, and she sets out to win him for herself.
Director: Robert Z. Leonard
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 77 min
Release Date: September 2, 1928
Cast
- Marion Davies - Sally
- Jetta Goudal - Simone
- Nils Asther - Andre
- Andrés de Segurola - The Baritone
- Tenen Holtz - Albine
- Pepi Lederer - Peppy
Screenplay
- F. Hugh Herbert
- Jacques Deval (Theatre Play)
- Carey Wilson (Adaptation)
- Carey Wilson
Cinematography: John Arnold
Editing: Basil Wrangell
Production: Cosmopolitan Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $379,000
Original Language: en
Themes
Falling in Love Unexpectedly, Coworker Rivalry and the Spark of Romance, Awkward First Date and Comedy, Misunderstandings and Funny Date Mess, Fun Romantic Stories
Keywords
fiancé, romance
More Films by Director: Robert Z. Leonard
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Cardboard Lover about?
- A ditzy American girl visiting Monte Carlo is hired by a tennis champ to be his "cardboard lover"--to pretend to be in love with him so he can teach his two-timing fiancé a lesson and win her back. What he doesn't realize is that the girl isn't pretending --she actually is in love with him, and she sets out to win him for herself.
- Who directed The Cardboard Lover?
- The Cardboard Lover was directed by Robert Z. Leonard.
- Who stars in The Cardboard Lover?
- The Cardboard Lover stars Marion Davies, Jetta Goudal, Nils Asther, Andrés de Segurola, Tenen Holtz, Pepi Lederer.
- How long is The Cardboard Lover?
- The Cardboard Lover has a runtime of 1h 17m (77 minutes).
- What genre is The Cardboard Lover?
- The Cardboard Lover is a Comedy, Romance film.
- What is the budget of The Cardboard Lover?
- The Cardboard Lover had a budget of $379,000.
- Where was The Cardboard Lover produced?
- The Cardboard Lover was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Cardboard Lover?
- The themes of The Cardboard Lover include: Falling in Love Unexpectedly, Coworker Rivalry and the Spark of Romance, Awkward First Date and Comedy, Misunderstandings and Funny Date Mess, Fun Romantic Stories.