The Guardsman(1931)
His disguise was perfect - did she really know it was her husband when she surrended to him...?
The Guardsman 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.
The Guardsman (1931) is a comedy and drama film directed by Sidney Franklin, released on October 20, 1931 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars Alfred Lunt, Lynn Fontanne, Roland Young and Zasu Pitts. Viewers rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Sidney Franklin
- Writers:
- Ferenc Molnár, Ernest Vajda
- Producers:
- Albert Lewin, Irving Thalberg
- Cinematographer:
- Norbert Brodine
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
The Guardsman Cast & Crew
Main 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)
Key crew
Directed by Sidney Franklin, written by Ferenc Molnár and Ernest Vajda, produced by Albert Lewin and Irving Thalberg.
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The Guardsman Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.2/10 from 13 ratings.
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The Guardsman – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Guardsman online?
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Who stars in The Guardsman?
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The main cast of The Guardsman (1931) includes Alfred Lunt, Lynn Fontanne, Roland Young, Zasu Pitts and Maude Eburne. The film was directed by Sidney Franklin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Guardsman released?
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The Guardsman was released on October 20, 1931 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is The Guardsman worth watching?
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The Guardsman (1931) holds an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.