The Love Hypothesis
2026 · Romance · Comedy
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Film / 1932
Service for Ladies
Directed by
Alexander Korda
Max Tracey is the head waiter at a London hotel. He falls in love at first sight with Sylvia Robertson, an aristocratic woman, and poses as a prince to win her love. In this venture, he is aided by Mr. Westlake, a Ruritanian monarch who owes him a favour. When Sylvia discovers Max's deception, she is appalled, but the situation is resolved when her father tells her that he was once a hotel dishwasher.
The story
Max Tracey is the head waiter at a London hotel. He falls in love at first sight with Sylvia Robertson, an aristocratic woman, and poses as a prince to win her love. In this venture, he is aided by Mr. Westlake, a Ruritanian monarch who owes him a favour. When Sylvia discovers Max's deception, she is appalled, but the situation is resolved when her father tells her that he was once a hotel dishwasher.
Cast
Leslie HowardMax Tracey
George GrossmithThe King (Mr. Westlake)
Benita HumeCountess Ricardi
Elizabeth AllanSylvia Robertson
Morton SeltenMr. Robertson
Ben FieldBreslmeyer
Diana ChurchillMinor Role (uncredited)
Gilbert DavisChef (uncredited)
Annie EsmondDuchess (uncredited)
Pearl HayMinor Role (uncredited)
Martita HuntAline - Countess Ricardi's Maid (uncredited)
Patrick LudlowMinor Role (uncredited)
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