Friends and Lovers (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1931, Friends and Lovers is a drama and romance film directed by Victor Schertzinger, running about 68 minutes. “DAMITA...TEMPTRESS...DECOY...ALL WOMAN!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. British Army captain Geoff Roberts carries on an affair with Alva, the wife of the cruel Victor Sangrito. Sangrito, however, is well aware of the affair, as he uses his beautiful wife to lure men into romance with her, then blackmailing them to save their careers.
Who’s in it. Friends and Lovers stars Adolphe Menjou as Captain Geoffrey Roberts, Lili Damita as Alva Sangrito, Laurence Olivier as Lieutenant Ned Nichols and Erich von Stroheim as Victor Sangrito, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Friends and Lovers has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Friends and Lovers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Friends and Lovers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Friends and Lovers (1931)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Friends and Lovers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Friends and Lovers worth watching?
- Friends and Lovers holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Friends and Lovers?
- Friends and Lovers stars Adolphe Menjou, Lili Damita, Laurence Olivier, Erich von Stroheim and Hugh Herbert.
- When was Friends and Lovers released?
- Friends and Lovers was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.