Lubitsch Musicals (Criterion Collection - Eclipse Series 8)

Four timeless Ernst Lubitsch musicals are included in this collection. First, in "The Love Parade" (1929), Jeanette MacDonald shines as a singing queen who gets swept up in a melodic romance with roguish count Maurice Chevalier. With Lupino Lane, Lillian Roth. Next, in "Monte Carlo" (1930), MacDonald is a countess who travels to the resort destination to get away from her fiancé, only to get mixed up with royal suitor Jack Buchanan. Co-stars Claud Allister, ZaSu Pitts. Then, "The Smiling Lieutenant" (1931) is Chevalier, as he tries to romance violinist Claudette Colbert while she teaches his dowdy bride (Miriam Hopkins) how to be charming. With Charles Ruggles. Lastly, in "One Hour with You" (1932), Chevalier and MacDonald are a married couple whose relationship is complicated by beauty Genevieve Tobin. With Charles Ruggles, Roland Young. 6 1/3 hrs. total on four discs. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English (SDH).