The Cardboard Lover_
A ditzy American girl visiting Monte Carlo is hired by a tennis champ to be his "cardboard lover"--to pretend to be in love with him so he can teach his two-timing fiancé a lesson and win her back. What he doesn't realize is that the girl isn't pretending --she actually is in love with him, and she sets out to win him for herself.
Starring
Marion Davies, Jetta Goudal, Nils Asther
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Cardboard Lover was released 98 years ago in 1928.
Overview
A ditzy American girl visiting Monte Carlo is hired by a tennis champ to be his "cardboard lover"--to pretend to be in love with him so he can teach his two-...
The Cardboard Lover is a Comedy, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 17m.
CAST (6)
BOX OFFICE
$379K
Budget
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
77 min (1h 17m)
Country
Rating
5.4/10 (4 votes)
Budget
$379,000
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Cardboard Lover about?
A ditzy American girl visiting Monte Carlo is hired by a tennis champ to be his "cardboard lover"--to pretend to be in love with him so he can teach his two-timing fiancé a lesson and win her back. What he doesn't realize is that the girl isn't pretending --she actually is in love with him, and she sets out to win him for herself.
How long is The Cardboard Lover?
The Cardboard Lover has a runtime of 77 minutes (1h 17m).
Who stars in The Cardboard Lover?
The cast of The Cardboard Lover includes Marion Davies, Jetta Goudal, Nils Asther, Andrés de Segurola, Tenen Holtz.
What is the rating of The Cardboard Lover?
The Cardboard Lover has a rating of 5.4 out of 10 based on 4 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Comedy
Romance