The Beautiful Adventure (1932 French-language film)

The Beautiful Adventure is a 1932 French romantic comedy film directed by Reinhold Schünzel and Anatole Litvak. The film stars Jean Périer, Danièle Parola, and Charles Boyer. It tells the story of a respected, older professor who finds himself embroiled in a whirlwind romance with a younger woman after he pretends to be a notorious rake in order to help her avoid a forced marriage. The plot revolves around mistaken identities, social satire, and the unexpected nature of love. The film is known for its sophisticated humor and the performances of its leading actors. It was later remade as a German film of the same name in 1959.