Playboy of Paris (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1930, Playboy of Paris is a comedy and romance film directed by Ludwig Berger, running about 79 minutes. “LADIES-LADIES-PLEASE BE CAREFUL!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Yvonne, daughter of Philibert, a Paris cafe owner, is in love with dreamy, blundering Albert, a waiter, though he pays little attention to her. Philibert plans to marry his daughter to a wealthy Parisian, but upon learning that Albert is to come into a large inheritance, he conspires to place him under a longterm contract, confident that he willingly will pay a forfeit to break it.
Who’s in it. Playboy of Paris stars Maurice Chevalier as Albert Loriflan, Frances Dee as Yvonne Philibert, O. P. Heggie as Philibert and Stuart Erwin as Paul Michel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Playboy of Paris sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Playboy of Paris page.
If you liked it. Fans of Playboy of Paris tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Playboy of Paris (1930)?
- In US, Playboy of Paris is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Playboy of Paris worth watching?
- Playboy of Paris holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Playboy of Paris?
- Playboy of Paris stars Maurice Chevalier, Frances Dee, O. P. Heggie, Stuart Erwin and Eugene Pallette.
- When was Playboy of Paris released?
- Playboy of Paris was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.