Man of the World (1931) | Discover the Best Dinner Spots in Paris Paradis d'Azur

"Man of the World" (1931) is a romantic drama film starring William Powell, Carole Lombard, and Wynne Gibson. Set in Paris, the story follows Michael Trevor (Powell), a former journalist turned blackmailer who falls for an innocent American woman, Mary Kendall (Lombard). As Michael tries to reconcile his feelings and escape his sordid past, he faces tough choices that test his morality. This pre-Code film explores themes of love, deception, and redemption. Directed by Richard Wallace, it showcases Powell and Lombard’s chemistry, making it an early classic in 1930s cinema.