Design for Living
Why this pick
Lubitsch again turns sophisticated romantic maneuvering into airy comic precision, with elegant interiors, adult flirtation, and dialogue that lets desire and rivalry sparkle rather than turn heavy.
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IF THIS ONE STAYED WITH YOU
Keep the feeling.
SIMILAR PICKS / A PERSONAL CONNECTION
Why this pick
Lubitsch again turns sophisticated romantic maneuvering into airy comic precision, with elegant interiors, adult flirtation, and dialogue that lets desire and rivalry sparkle rather than turn heavy.
Why this pick
Its deceptive correspondence and workplace friction deliver the same Lubitsch blend of polish, hidden feelings, and perfectly timed reversals, though with a warmer, more tender romantic pull.
Why this pick
A glamorous stranger, false identity, high society, and a playful con-game rhythm make this a close companion: breezy, urbane, and delightfully alert to performance as seduction.
Why this pick
This screwball con romance matches the pleasure of watching expert swindlers improvise around attraction, social status, and one another—while keeping its wit nimble and its elegance mischievous.
Why this pick
William Powell brings suave criminal-comedy charm to a double-life premise, with marital games, polished deception, and a light, fast-moving tone akin to Trouble in Paradise’s romantic larceny.
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01 / THE STORY
In Venice, Gaston Monescu (Herbert Marshall), a master thief masquerading as a baron, meets Lily (Miriam Hopkins), a beautiful thief and pickpocket posing as a countess. The two fall in love and decide to team up. They leave Venice for Paris.
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02 / FACES IN THE FRAME

François Filiba
Gaston Monescu

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