The Oyster Princess
Watch TrailerA pampered American oyster tycoon decides to buy a husband for his daughter, but things don’t go quite as planned. Along the way there are mishaps, misunderstandings and a foxtrot sequence that must be seen to be believed.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Die Austernprinzessin |
| Year | 1919 |
| Country | Germany |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Ernst Lubitsch |
| Runtime | 58 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.8/10 (64 votes) |
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Ernst Lubitsch constructs the comedy on the clash between two worlds: brash American new money and stuffy European aristocracy. The director relies on precise visual gags and the actors' expressive pantomime, turning every scene into a gem of silent-era slapstick.
What lingers after the final reel is the sheer joy of its absurdity, where social satire is delivered with a light touch and the legendary foxtrot sequence remains an unforgettable spectacle of chaotic elegance. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Ernst Lubitsch
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With a smile, as a delightful bonbon from cinema's past.
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