A FILM TO REMEMBER: “NINOTCHKA” (1939)

Photograph of film poster with a display of scene images from “Ninotchka”.

Before I get into this, I want to make mention “A FILM TO REMEMBER” will be a series about films that have reached a milestone anniversary since their origin in being culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant. The articles will contain the film’s plot outline, director, cast, a compilation of trivialities, various photos, movie trailer, critical reception and more. So, let’s start:

We are here to mark the celebration of the 80th Anniversary of Ernst Lubitsch’s “Ninotchka”. Let’s take an inside look at the film:

PLOT OUTLINE:

A stern Russian woman sent to Paris on official business finds herself attracted to a man who represents everything she is supposed to detest.

Still image of filmmaker Ernst Lubitsch.

STUDIO:

Warner Bros. Pictures

DIRECTOR:

Ernst Lubitsch

CAST:

• Greta Garbo … Nina Ivanovna “Ninotchka” Yakushova
• Melvyn Douglas … Count Léon d’Algout
• Ina Claire … Grand Duchess Swana
• Sig Ruman … Iranoff