Ernst LubitschCast
Greta Garbo 
Melvyn Douglas Ina Claire
Credits
Written by: 
Charles Brackett
Plot
A stern Soviet envoy sent to Paris is softened by the city and a charming count.
Sinekatalog’s take
Ernst Lubitsch's comedy sends a stern Soviet envoy, Greta Garbo, to Paris where she thaws. Famous for the tagline 'Garbo laughs!', it is a witty satire of both communism and capitalism.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 7.8 / 10 (25,202 votes)
IMDb rating and vote count from the IMDb ratings dataset (October 2026). Scores change over time.
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