
An American posing as a Russian prince woos a visiting Ohio heiress.
Directed by Edward H. Griffith, Café Metropole leans on a strong ensemble — Loretta Young, Tyrone Power, Adolphe Menjou — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1937.
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To help his divorced neighbor claim a substantial inheritance, a family man poses as her husband. The ruse spills over into his career in advertising, and his recent promotion relies on his wholesome and moral appearance.
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