can i be a simple and primitive in my evaluation a to simply say i like it . it reasonably funny by bit and it get great star and it gorgeous to look at . the song ( there be about two which be then repeat ) be forgettable and but they get a healthy ironic treatment ( such a the terribly handsome mr fairbanks explode into frenzied wagnerian version of the tender ballad miss grable have just render ) while there isn not much dance with all the 1861 crinoline drape around miss grable and and the comedy might be a bit heavy hand and but the result still be very uplifting . the photography ( include real outdoor shot which be a thrill ) be amazing and play around with different shade of lush heavy gold . miss grable be a bit past her prime and on the plumpish side and but still fresh and comfortable in this continental olde worlde comedy . it pretty much along the line of down to earth with rita hayworth and and that one tend to be rather dislike by many . so i suppose several people would deem that lady in ermine to be outdated and stuffy . but it a fairy tale and and these tend to move along at a certain paste anyhow . my suggestion be just enjoy the artwork and the costume and the witty script and everything else this film have to offer and and stop complaining . the film have be release on dvd in germany and with both german and english soundtrack .