Set in the glamorous world of high society, this 1932 film follows the charming and cunning duo of Gaston Monescu and Lily, played by Herbert Marshall and Miriam Hopkins, as they navigate a web of deception and romance. Their target is the wealthy and unsuspecting Madame Colet, portrayed by Kay Francis, whose fortune becomes the object of their elaborate scheme. Directed by the legendary Ernst Lubitsch, the film is celebrated for its sophisticated wit and the “Lubitsch Touch,” a term coined to describe his unique style of subtle humor and elegance. Although it did not receive any awards, it remains a classic example of pre-Code Hollywood cinema. For those interested, the film can be viewed for free on 123Movies / Movies123.