his costume drama be ill cast and without charm . george sander be a superb character actor . but he be thoroughly implausible here a the lead and an eighteenth century rogue know for his philosophy and great good look . his costar be and of all people and akim tamiroff . some frenchman . then there signe hasso and in a dark wig and a the virginal daughter of a wealthy family . carole landis fare best . the movie open with her in silhouette . she be a soubrette and and a naughty girl at that . she disappear for a while but turn up in an improbably situation . but she good . she be always an appeal actress . here she be cast closest to her usual type of role . it mean to be a little naughty and kind of ooh la la . it ought to have have a light touch but it a leaden affair from start to finish .