One Hour With You (1932)

There’s no sign of a troubled film quite like one that begs you to believe Maurice Chevalier is a happily married (and monogamous) man.  Also, that he’s a doctor.  Some credibility is leant to his character’s fidelity, though, in that his wife is played by the vivacious…

theriverjordan

Good fun for a movie that could be summarized as “a man barely tries to not cheat on his wife”

Joel Haver

There is always an advantage when a film boasts lovely stars. A decent script can feel elevated, even effortless, if the actors radiate charm. One Hour With You, one of Ernest Lubitsch's lesser films, benefits greatly from Maurice Chevalier and Jeanette MacDonald. Their…

legolas

"If you don't believe me in 2½ minutes, I'm going out!" Maurice Chevalier stars against type as Andre—a monogamous physician who spends his days cheerfully rebutting the advances of female patients. At night he and wife Colette (Jeanette MacDonald) intone ribald ditties…

Richard Chandler

these horny, early Lubitsch musicals (with undoubtedly questionable gender politics?) make me ridiculously happy 🥰

sarah

Would be pretty great if Maurice Chevalier wasn't in this. I try to be open, I really want to like all people, but man, that face, the French accent, the baby talk, that strange combination of sleaziness and asexuality. And just when you think it can't get worse, he starts…

Anna Imhof 🌸

Another charmingly entertaining Ernst Lubitsch Musical that pairs Maurice Chevalier and Jeanette MacDonald in front of the camera. Both are great but the scene-stealer here in my opinion is Charles Ruggles. An underrated character actor and comedian who provides some of the…

Gregor Kreyca

Absolutely delightful. No one breaks the 4th wall quite like Maurice Chevalier. Watching him sing "What Would You Do" while watching me is one of the best film moments I've experienced. Goodness what a great showman he is, and what a charming film. I can't recall the last…

Lise

I love how Lubitsch's characters smile. And also how they talk, how they move, how they exist. So light and tasteful. It should not be possible to portray high class adultery liaisons with so much charm and elegance.

Diogo Serafim