The Cardboard Lover (1928): cast, story & where to watch
1928 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1928, The Cardboard Lover is a comedy and romance film directed by Robert Z. Leonard, running about 77 minutes.
What it’s 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. 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.
Who’s in it. The Cardboard Lover stars Marion Davies as Sally, Jetta Goudal as Simone, Nils Asther as Andre and Andrés de Segurola as The Baritone, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Cardboard Lover has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Cardboard Lover page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cardboard Lover tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cardboard Lover (1928)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Cardboard Lover change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Cardboard Lover worth watching?
- The Cardboard Lover holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Cardboard Lover?
- The Cardboard Lover stars Marion Davies, Jetta Goudal, Nils Asther, Andrés de Segurola and Tenen Holtz.
- When was The Cardboard Lover released?
- The Cardboard Lover was released in 1928, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.