Service for Ladies

Max Tracey is the head waiter at a London hotel. He falls in love at first sight with Sylvia Robertson, an aristocratic woman, and poses as a prince to win her love. In this venture, he is aided by Mr. Westlake, a Ruritanian monarch who owes him a favour. When Sylvia discovers Max's deception, she is appalled, but the situation is resolved when her father tells her that he was once a hotel dishwasher.

Cast

Leslie Howard

as Max Tracey

George Grossmith

as The King (Mr. Westlake)

Benita Hume

as Countess Ricardi

Elizabeth Allan

as Sylvia Robertson

Morton Selten

as Mr. Robertson

Ben Field

as Breslmeyer

Diana Churchill

as Minor Role (uncredited)

Gilbert Davis

as Chef (uncredited)

Annie Esmond

as Duchess (uncredited)

Pearl Hay

as Minor Role (uncredited)

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