Service for Ladies
A delicious comedy romance that makes you smile out loud at the start and roar with laughter at the finish!
Genres
Overview
Max Tracey is the head waiter at a London hotel. He falls in love at first sight with Sylvia Robertson, an aristocratic woman, and poses as a prince to win her love. In this venture, he is aided by Mr. Westlake, a Ruritanian monarch who owes him a favour. When Sylvia discovers Max's deception, she is appalled, but the situation is resolved when her father tells her that he was once a hotel dishwasher.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
93 min
Release Date
1932-01-14
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
3
Vote Average
6.8
Leslie Howard
Max Tracey
George Grossmith
The King (Mr. Westlake)
Benita Hume
Countess Ricardi
Elizabeth Allan
Sylvia Robertson
Morton Selten
Mr. Robertson
Ben Field
Breslmeyer
Diana Churchill
Minor Role (uncredited)
Gilbert Davis
Chef (uncredited)
Annie Esmond
Duchess (uncredited)
Pearl Hay
Minor Role (uncredited)
Martita Hunt
Aline - Countess Ricardi's Maid (uncredited)
Patrick Ludlow
Minor Role (uncredited)
Eileen Munro
Minor Role (uncredited)
Merle Oberon
Undetermined Minor Role (uncredited)
Cyril Ritchard
Sir William Carter (uncredited)
Naomi Waters
Minor Role (uncredited)
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7.1
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