The Guardsman
"His disguise was perfect - did she really know it was her husband when she surrended to him...?"
Originally released in 1931. The Guardsman is a comedy/drama film. directed by Sidney Franklin. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Alfred Lunt, Lynn Fontanne, and Roland Young
Synopsis
An acclaimed actor and his equally acclaimed actress wife, who have been married for less than a year, are already showing signs of strain in their marriage. The actor believes his wife is capable of infidelity and sets out to prove this is so. Disguising himself as the kind of man he believes she fancies (a Russian military officer), the actor woos his wife while she believes her husband to be out of town.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 20, 1931
94 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (12 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Alfred Lunt
as The Actor
Lynn Fontanne
as The Actress
Roland Young
as The Critic
Zasu Pitts
as Liesl
Maude Eburne
as "Mama"
Herman Bing
as A Creditor
Ann Dvorak
as Fan Saying "There He Is" (uncredited)
Geraldine Dvorak
as Operagoer (uncredited)
Michael Mark
as The Actor's Valet (uncredited)
Eric Mayne
as Theatregoer (uncredited)
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Guardsman about?
An acclaimed actor and his equally acclaimed actress wife, who have been married for less than a year, are already showing signs of strain in their marriage. The actor believes his wife is capable ...
Who directed The Guardsman?
The Guardsman was directed by Sidney Franklin.
How long is The Guardsman?
The Guardsman has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was The Guardsman released?
The Guardsman was released on October 20, 1931 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Guardsman?
The main cast of The Guardsman includes Alfred Lunt, Lynn Fontanne, Roland Young, Zasu Pitts, Maude Eburne.