THE STORY: As told by John Chapman in the New York Daily News: “Ustinov, with a beard, rimmed nose-glasses and padded waistline, is the president of the smallest of all mythical countries. It is so small that it has a standing army of two—and the army doesn’t even stand, but slouches. This country lies smack between the East and the West, so each of these world divisions seeks to make Ustinov an ally. Russia sends an ambassador—a Romanoff, no less. The U.S. dispatches one of its typical business diplomats. One of several high points of this delightful comedy is the scene in which Ustinov shuttles between the rival embassies, listening to their blandishments and threats. This is a hilarious cartoon of diplomacy. Why the title, ROMANOFF AND JULIET? The Russian has a son, and the American has a daughter named Juliet and these twain fall in love. And love has its sway. National rivalries vanish as the parents are reconciled after a wedding which is remarkable for its lunacy."
“A witty and charming entertainment…a quiet, genial and warm-hearted satire.” —New York Post.
“Not since NINOTCHKA…have we had such an amiable and delightful spoof of the Russians.” —Women’s Wear Daily.
“a…deft, funny, delightful fable.” —New York Daily News.
