The Love Hypothesis
2026 · Romance · Comedy
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Film / 1932
Trouble in Paradise
Directed by
Ernst Lubitsch
Thief Gaston Monescu and pickpocket Lily are partners in crime and love. Working for perfume company executive Mariette Colet, the two crooks decide to combine their criminal talents to rob their employer. Under the alias of Monsieur Laval, Gaston uses his position as Mariette's personal secretary to become closer to her. However, he takes things too far when he actually falls in love with Mariette, and has to choose between her and Lily.
The story
Thief Gaston Monescu and pickpocket Lily are partners in crime and love. Working for perfume company executive Mariette Colet, the two crooks decide to combine their criminal talents to rob their employer. Under the alias of Monsieur Laval, Gaston uses his position as Mariette's personal secretary to become closer to her. However, he takes things too far when he actually falls in love with Mariette, and has to choose between her and Lily.
Cast
Miriam HopkinsLily
Kay FrancisMariette
Herbert MarshallGaston
Charles RugglesMajor
Edward Everett HortonFrancois
C. Aubrey SmithGiron
Robert GreigJacques
Luis AlberniAnnoyed Opera Fan (uncredited)
Hooper AtchleyInsurance Agent (uncredited)
Tyler BrookeCommercial Singer (uncredited)
Marion ByronMaid (uncredited)
Louise CarterWoman with Wrong Handbag (uncredited)
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Gino CorradoVenetian (uncredited)
George HumbertWaiter in Venice (uncredited)
Perry IvinsRadio Commentator (uncredited)
Leonid KinskeyRussian Visitor (uncredited)
Gus LeonardElderly Servant (uncredited)
Carl M. LevinessParty Guest (uncredited)
Fred MalatestaHotel Manager (uncredited)
Eva McKenzieDuchess Chambreau (uncredited)
Donald NovisVocalist (uncredited)
Hector V. SarnoPrefect of Police (uncredited)
Rolfe SedanPurse Salesman (uncredited)
Larry SteersParty Guest (uncredited)
Frederick SullivanOperagoer on Mezzanine (uncredited)
Nella WalkerMme. Bouchet (uncredited)
Stanhope WheatcroftParty Guest (uncredited)
Florence WixParty Guest (uncredited)
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