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The Guv'nor

1935 1h 27m Comedy List
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Down-on-his-luck François Rothschild (George Arliss) gets arrested in Paris, but because he coincidentally shares the last name of a well-to-do family, he walks out of jail several thousand francs richer. And when he deposits the money at a local bank, he is offered a job there, once again by virtue of his name. The motives of the bank are not entirely pure, however, and Rothschild must unravel a devious plot while trying to assist in the union of two young lovers. Read More Read Less

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Ann Ross Maclean's Magazine [George] Arliss admirers are sure to enjoy it. Jul 22, 2019 Full Review Graham Greene The Spectator I am not an admirer of Mr. Arliss, but I found this film rather more tolerable than his recent appearances as the family Wellington, the family Voltaire. May 8, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Down-on-his-luck François Rothschild (George Arliss) gets arrested in Paris, but because he coincidentally shares the last name of a well-to-do family, he walks out of jail several thousand francs richer. And when he deposits the money at a local bank, he is offered a job there, once again by virtue of his name. The motives of the bank are not entirely pure, however, and Rothschild must unravel a devious plot while trying to assist in the union of two young lovers.
Director
Milton Rosmer
Producer
Michael Balcon
Screenwriter
Maude T. Howell, Guy Bolton
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 27m