The Night Is Young
The Night Is Young

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The Night Is Young

1935
Movie
81 min
English

Young Austrian Archduke Paul "Gustl" Gustave is in an arranged engagement but his uncle, the emperor, decides to let Gustl carry on a fling with ballet dancer Lisl Gluck.

Insights

IMDb6.0/10
Director: Sidney FranklinGenres: Musical, Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A wealthy Hungarian count falls for a beautiful young countess, but their budding romance is complicated by societal expectations and a rival suitor. The story follows their attempts to overcome these obstacles and find happiness together amidst lavish settings and musical numbers.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed reviews upon its release. While Evelyn Laye's performance and the musical numbers were often praised, the plot was considered somewhat conventional and lacked significant dramatic tension. Ramon Novarro's portrayal also garnered some criticism for not fully inhabiting the romantic lead role.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its musical sequences and the charm of its leading lady, Evelyn Laye.

  • Criticized for a predictable plot and a lack of strong chemistry between the leads.

  • Some found the lavish production values appealing, but the narrative failed to fully engage.

Google audience: Audience reception information for "The Night Is Young" is not readily available through typical Google user review aggregations.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

This film was originally intended to star the popular operetta duo Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy, but they were replaced by Evelyn Laye and Ramon Novarro before production began.

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