The Cardboard Lover(1928)
The Cardboard Lover Synopsis
A ditzy American girl visiting Monte Carlo is hired by a tennis champ to be his "cardboard lover"--to pretend to be in love with him so he can teach his two-timing fiancé a lesson and win her back. What he doesn't realize is that the girl isn't pretending --she actually is in love with him, and she sets out to win him for herself.
The Cardboard Lover (1928) is a comedy and romance film directed by Robert Z. Leonard, released on September 2, 1928 with a runtime of 1h 17m. It stars Marion Davies, Jetta Goudal, Nils Asther and Andrés de Segurola. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Z. Leonard
- Writers:
- F. Hugh Herbert, Jacques Deval, Carey Wilson
- Cinematographer:
- John Arnold
- Production:
- Cosmopolitan Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Budget:
- $379,000
- Status:
- Released
The Cardboard Lover (1928) Trailer
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The Cardboard Lover Cast & Crew
Main cast
Marion Davies
as Sally
Jetta Goudal
as Simone
Nils Asther
as Andre
Andrés de Segurola
as The Baritone
Tenen Holtz
as Albine
Pepi Lederer
as Peppy
Key crew
Directed by Robert Z. Leonard, written by F. Hugh Herbert, Jacques Deval and Carey Wilson.
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The Cardboard Lover Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 6 ratings.
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The Cardboard Lover – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Cardboard Lover?
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The main cast of The Cardboard Lover (1928) includes Marion Davies, Jetta Goudal, Nils Asther, Andrés de Segurola and Tenen Holtz. The film was directed by Robert Z. Leonard. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Cardboard Lover released?
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The Cardboard Lover was released on September 2, 1928 and runs for 1h 17m.
Is The Cardboard Lover worth watching?
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The Cardboard Lover (1928) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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