The Chocolate Soldier
Maria and Karl Lang are the singing duo of Vienna. Maria is very flirtatious and Karl very jealous. Karl decides to masquerade as a Russian guardsman and attempts to make Maria flirt with him - to test her loyalty to him - as the Russian, Karl makes a vigorous attempt to seduce Maria. For a moment she accepts then rejects. Karl is left in turmoil...
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Plot Summary
A sweet-talking Bulgarian soldier, encouraged by his commanding officer to romance a wealthy widow, falls for her instead. He writes songs to woo her, but his true identity remains a secret, leading to humorous complications.
Critical Reception
The Chocolate Soldier was a moderate success, praised for its musical numbers and the performances of its leads, though some critics found the plot a bit thin. It appealed to audiences looking for lighthearted musical entertainment.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its energetic musical numbers and the chemistry between its leads.
- The romantic plot was considered charming but somewhat predictable.
- The Ritz Brothers provided slapstick comedy that divided audiences.
Google audience: Audience reception for The Chocolate Soldier is not extensively documented on Google Reviews, but general sentiment points to it being an enjoyable, if not groundbreaking, musical film of its era.
Fun Fact
This film was based on the operetta 'The Chocolate Soldier' by Oscar Straus, which itself was based on George Bernard Shaw's play 'Arms and the Man'.
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