Ronald Colman plays 'the prince of beggars,' who schemes to marry his daughter to royalty while romancing Marlene Dietrich, the wife of grand vizier Edward Arnold. This is a different kind of role for Colman. He doesn't seem suited for the part, in my opinion. It's just hard to buy classy Ronald Colman as a beggar, though he gives it his best. I really hoped to like this one more than I did. It's got nice Technicolor, a great director, and a good cast. It's from MGM so you know it has quality sets and costumes. But the whole thing is just dull and boring. Marlene Dietrich's dance scene is the film's highlight but even that's not that impressive. Also it features the poor man's Clark Gable, James Craig. Not a fan. See it if you enjoy Dietrich or Colman but keep expectations low.
