The Great Lover (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1931, The Great Lover is a drama film directed by Harry Beaumont, running about 71 minutes. “He'll give you a complete course in love-making! He'll show you how to win a woman's heart-or how to gently escape from bounds that grow boring! In short, he'll give you the time of your roma” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An aspiring classical singer is romanced by both a famous opera star and his younger understudy.
Who’s in it. The Great Lover stars Adolphe Menjou as Paurel, Irene Dunne as Diana, Ernest Torrence as Potter and Neil Hamilton as Carlo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Great Lover has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Great Lover page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Great Lover tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great Lover (1931)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Great Lover change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Great Lover worth watching?
- The Great Lover holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Great Lover?
- The Great Lover stars Adolphe Menjou, Irene Dunne, Ernest Torrence, Neil Hamilton and Olga Baclanova.
- When was The Great Lover released?
- The Great Lover was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.