The Guardsman (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1931, The Guardsman is a comedy and drama film directed by Sidney Franklin, running about 82 minutes. “His disguise was perfect - did she really know it was her husband when she surrended to him...?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An acclaimed actor and his equally acclaimed actress wife, who have been married for less than a year, are already showing signs of strain in their marriage. The actor believes his wife is capable of infidelity and sets out to prove this is so. Disguising himself as the kind of man he believes she fancies (a Russian military officer), the actor woos his wife while she believes her husband to be out of town.
Who’s in it. The Guardsman stars Alfred Lunt as The Actor, Lynn Fontanne as The Actress, Roland Young as The Critic and Zasu Pitts as Liesl, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Guardsman 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 Guardsman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Guardsman tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Guardsman (1931)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Guardsman change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Guardsman worth watching?
- The Guardsman holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Guardsman?
- The Guardsman stars Alfred Lunt, Lynn Fontanne, Roland Young, Zasu Pitts and Maude Eburne.
- When was The Guardsman released?
- The Guardsman was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.