Ninotchka

Ninotchka is a classic romantic comedy film released in 1939, directed by Ernst Lubitsch and starring Greta Garbo, Melvyn Douglas, and Ina Claire. The movie follows the story of three Soviet agents, Iranoff (Sig Ruman), Buljanoff (Felix Bressart), and Kopalski (Alexander Granach), who are sent to Paris to sell jewelry confiscated from the aristocracy during the Russian Revolution. However, their mission is complicated when they meet Count Leon d'Algout (Melvyn Douglas), a charming and debonair Frenchman who is determined to help them complete their task. As the story progresses, the three agents become increasingly entranced by the luxurious lifestyle of Paris, and they begin to question their loyalty to the Soviet Union. Meanwhile, Leon falls in love with Nina Ivanovna "Ninotchka" Yakushova (Greta Garbo), a special envoy sent by Moscow to oversee the jewelry sale and bring the three renegade Russians back to Moscow. Ninotchka is initially stern and uninterested in Leon's advances, but she gradually becomes seduced by him and the western way of life. The film features a witty script, charming performances, and a memorable score, and it has become one of Lubitsch's most beloved works. It was also a commercial success, garnering positive reviews from critics and audiences alike. Overall, Ninotchka is a timeless tale of love, laughter, and political intrigue that continues to delight viewers today.

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Ninotchka was released in theaters on November 23, 1939.