The Cardboard Lover
Originally released in 1928. The Cardboard Lover is a comedy/romance film. directed by Robert Z. Leonard. At just 77 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Marion Davies, Jetta Goudal, and Nils Asther
Synopsis
A ditzy American girl visiting Monte Carlo is hired by a tennis champ to be his "cardboard lover"--to pretend to be in love with him so he can teach his two-timing fiancé a lesson and win her back. What he doesn't realize is that the girl isn't pretending --she actually is in love with him, and she sets out to win him for herself.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 2, 1928
97 years ago
Runtime
1h 17m
77 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Budget
$379K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $379,000
Production Companies
- Cosmopolitan Productions
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Cardboard Lover about?
A ditzy American girl visiting Monte Carlo is hired by a tennis champ to be his "cardboard lover"--to pretend to be in love with him so he can teach his two-timing fiancé a lesson and win her back...
Who directed The Cardboard Lover?
The Cardboard Lover was directed by Robert Z. Leonard.
How long is The Cardboard Lover?
The Cardboard Lover has a runtime of 1 hours and 17 minutes (77 minutes total).
When was The Cardboard Lover released?
The Cardboard Lover was released on September 2, 1928 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Cardboard Lover?
The main cast of The Cardboard Lover includes Marion Davies, Jetta Goudal, Nils Asther, Andrés de Segurola, Tenen Holtz.