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The Chocolate Soldier

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Newlywed musical comedy stars Karl Lang (Nelson Eddy) and Maria Lanyi (Rise Stevens) can't duplicate their success on stage once they're married, due to Karl's doubts over Maria's devotion. Convinced that Maria cares more for romance than him, Karl decides to test her by disguising himself as a Russian soldier named Vassily. As Vassily, Karl serenades Maria in public, then flirts with her and sends flowers -- only to grow distressed when it appears that his wife is falling for his alter ego.
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Elena de la Torre Cine-Mundial The production is excellent and the actors are superb. [Full Review in Spanish] Sep 10, 2019 Full Review Michael E. Grost Classic Film and Television Operetta fans will enjoy this nostalgic outing. Dec 27, 2018 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Starring Nelson Eddy, this mildly amusing remake of MGM's 1931 The Guardsman was Oscar-nominated for its cinematography and musical score. Rated: B- Jun 22, 2012 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member MGM musical combines the music of the title show (including "My Hero" and "Sympathy") with the story from "The Guardsman;" possibly Eddy's best film performance, and Rise Stevens' feature film debut. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member It is a great romantic comedy with wonderful music and performances from Nelson Eddy and Rise Stevens. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/03/23 Full Review Audience Member whats missing here? lets see, costume drama aaaaahhh i knoe jeanette mcdonald! Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Audience Member A great family lesson. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/23/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Roy Del Ruth

Director

Nelson Eddy

Karl Lang

Rise Stevens

Maria Lanyi

Nigel Bruce

Bernard Fischer

Florence Bates

Madame "Pugsie" Helene

Dorothy Gilmore

Magda
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Synopsis Newlywed musical comedy stars Karl Lang (Nelson Eddy) and Maria Lanyi (Rise Stevens) can't duplicate their success on stage once they're married, due to Karl's doubts over Maria's devotion. Convinced that Maria cares more for romance than him, Karl decides to test her by disguising himself as a Russian soldier named Vassily. As Vassily, Karl serenades Maria in public, then flirts with her and sends flowers -- only to grow distressed when it appears that his wife is falling for his alter ego.
Director
Roy Del Ruth
Producer
Victor Saville
Distributor
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Co
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Genre
Musical
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 31, 1941, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 1, 2009
Runtime
1h 42m
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