Friends and Lovers
"DAMITA...TEMPTRESS...DECOY...ALL WOMAN!"
Originally released in 1931. Friends and Lovers is a drama/romance film. directed by Victor Schertzinger. At just 68 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Adolphe Menjou, Lili Damita, and Laurence Olivier
Synopsis
British Army captain Geoff Roberts carries on an affair with Alva, the wife of the cruel Victor Sangrito. Sangrito, however, is well aware of the affair, as he uses his beautiful wife to lure men into romance with her, then blackmailing them to save their careers.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 3, 1931
94 years ago
Runtime
1h 8m
68 minutes total
User Rating
4.4/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Adolphe Menjou
as Captain Geoffrey Roberts
Lili Damita
as Alva Sangrito
Laurence Olivier
as Lieutenant Ned Nichols
Erich von Stroheim
as Victor Sangrito
Hugh Herbert
as McNellis
Blanche Friderici
as Lady Allice
Frederick Kerr
as General Thomas Armstrong
Vadim Uraneff
as Ivanoff
Jean Del Val
as Marquis Henri de Pézanne
Yvonne D'Arcy
as French Maid
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Friends and Lovers about?
British Army captain Geoff Roberts carries on an affair with Alva, the wife of the cruel Victor Sangrito. Sangrito, however, is well aware of the affair, as he uses his beautiful wife to lure men i...
Who directed Friends and Lovers?
Friends and Lovers was directed by Victor Schertzinger.
How long is Friends and Lovers?
Friends and Lovers has a runtime of 1 hours and 8 minutes (68 minutes total).
When was Friends and Lovers released?
Friends and Lovers was released on October 3, 1931 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Friends and Lovers?
The main cast of Friends and Lovers includes Adolphe Menjou, Lili Damita, Laurence Olivier, Erich von Stroheim, Hugh Herbert.