Ninotchka
(1939)
Overview
A stern Russian woman sent to Paris on official business finds herself attracted to a man who represents everything she is supposed to detest.
Director
Ernst Lubitsch
Top Billed
Greta Garbo
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Reviews
CinemaSerf
⭐ 7/10March 6, 2024
Although Greta Garbo takes top billing here - and she's great - I think this film really belongs to the on-form Melvyn Douglas as the scheming "Leon". He is the boyfriend of the Imperial Grand Duchess "Swana" (Ina Claire) who is living in exile in Paris. The newly formed Soviet Union is a bit broke, so three of it's finest representatives have arrived with what was her priceless jewellery so they can sell it on. "Leon" sees a chance for them to c… read the rest.
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Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$1,365,000
Revenue
$2,279,000