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The Lottery Lover (1935)

"He won a ticket to woo the darling of Paris but this girl-shy lad made the gay mistake of rehearsing his love scenes in advance!"

3.019351h 22mEN
RomanceComedy

Directed by Wilhelm Thiele

Rating

3.0/10

Runtime

1h 22m

Language

EN

Release

February 5, 1935

Director

Wilhelm Thiele

Overview

A crew of young military-school cadets are enjoying their first weekend in Paris. Frank Harrington, a girl-shy cadet, wins the lottery which "They" have organized, an Frank wins the right to woo the star of the Folies Bergere, Gaby Aimee, with her garter serving as proof of conquest. Meanwhile Frank...

Top Cast

Lew AyresPat PatersonPeggy FearsSterling HollowayWalter Woolf KingAlan Dinehart

Cast

Lew Ayres

Lew Ayres

Cadet Frank Harrington

Pat Paterson

Pat Paterson

Patty

Peggy Fears

Peggy Fears

Gaby Aimee

Sterling Holloway

Sterling Holloway

Cadet Harold Stump

Walter Woolf King

Walter Woolf King

Prince Midanoff

Alan Dinehart

Alan Dinehart

Edward Arthur 'Tank' Tankersley

Reginald Denny

Reginald Denny

Captain Payne

Edward Nugent

Edward Nugent

Gibbs

Rafaela Ottiano

Rafaela Ottiano

Gaby's Maid

Dick Foran

Dick Foran

Cadet

Alyce Ardell

Alyce Ardell

French Midinette

Skippy

Skippy

Pom Pom

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Lottery Lover (1935), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

A crew of young military-school cadets are enjoying their first weekend in Paris. Frank Harrington, a girl-shy cadet, wins the lottery which "They" have organized, an Frank wins the right to woo the star of the Folies Bergere, Gaby Aimee, with her garter serving as proof of conquest. Meanwhile Frank has found the one girl-of-his-heart, Patty, and this serves to complicate matters.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Lottery Lover. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

The ending explained below clarifies the character motivations and the symbolic meaning of the final scenes that might have left some viewers puzzled.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals. If you are looking for an <strong>OTT release</strong> or want to experience the <strong>full story</strong>, this is a must-watch.

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