description Forbidden Paradise Overview
Forbidden Paradise is a 1924 silent drama directed by Ernst Lubitsch, adapting the stage play “The Czarina.” Doris Keane starred as Catherine the Great alongside Basil Rathbone and Pola Negri, with Clark Gable appearing in a supporting role. The production was created by Famous Players–Lasky and distributed by Paramount Pictures.
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info Forbidden Paradise Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1924 |
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Who plays Catherine the Great in Forbidden Paradise?
Pola Negri is the principal star of Ernst Lubitsch's 1924 silent film and plays the central royal character. The movie is a historical romantic comedy-drama set around the Russian court.
Is Forbidden Paradise a silent movie?
Yes. Forbidden Paradise was released in 1924 as a silent film, so its story relies on visual performance, title cards, costume design, and orchestral accompaniment rather than recorded dialogue.
What play inspired Forbidden Paradise?
The film draws on the stage play The Czarina. Lubitsch reshaped that court drama into a more playful and romantic screen story for the 1924 production.
Who directed Forbidden Paradise?
Ernst Lubitsch directed Forbidden Paradise for Famous Players-Lasky in 1924. The film is an example of Lubitsch's early Hollywood work before his later sound-era comedies became especially influential.
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