The Actor (played by Alfred Lunt) is a protagonist in The Guardsman.
Vienna-based actor and husband who performs flawlessly on stage with his wife. Off-stage, he suspects her of losing interest and seeking another man, particularly a soldier type. To test her loyalty, he disguises himself as a Russian guardsman and prince, sends her flowers, and plans to seduce her under this alias while fabricating a 24-hour absence. The Actress (played by Lynn Fontanne) is a protagonist in The Guardsman.
Vienna-based actress and wife whose off-stage moodiness and alleged attraction to soldiers causes marital friction. She receives bouquets from a mysterious Russian guardsman, fueling her husband's suspicions. Her unpredictable behavior may ultimately complicate his scheme to test her fidelity.
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Characters
The Actor
(played by Alfred Lunt) — protagonist
Vienna-based actor and husband who performs flawlessly on stage with his wife. Off-stage, he suspects her of losing interest and seeking another man, particularly a soldier type. To test her loyalty,...
The Actress
(played by Lynn Fontanne) — protagonist
Vienna-based actress and wife whose off-stage moodiness and alleged attraction to soldiers causes marital friction. She receives bouquets from a mysterious Russian guardsman, fueling her husband's sus...
Key Relationships
The Actor → The Actress
(Family Husband)
Story Analysis
A theatrical couple navigates marital strife through deception and role-playing.
Plot Progression
Stage Magic and Marital Strife
Jealousy and Suspicion
The Disguised Test
Complications and Confrontation
Directed by Sidney Franklin
The Guardsman (1931) · 5.2/10 · comedy, drama
Content sources
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(Q1143771), public domain (CC0).
