The Oyster Princess / I Don't Want to Be a Man

The Lubitsch Touch is evident in these witty comedies from Ernst Lubitsch. First, "The Oyster Princess" details the plight of Ossi, the American daughter of an oyster magnate who promises to find her a prince to wed. A marriage broker suggests Prince Nucki, who lives in a run-down apartment with a pal. With Ossi Oswalda. Next, the pioneering gender-bender "I Don't Want to Be a Man" follows a disgruntled teenage tomboy (Oswalda) who poses as a male to get out from under the thumbs of her guardians, only to learn the grass isn't always greener! 105 min. total. Standard; Soundtrack: music score. Silent with music score.