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      The Guv'nor

      1935 1h 27m Comedy List
      Reviews 100% Audience Score Fewer than 50 Ratings 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
      Screenwriter
      Maude T. Howell, Guy Bolton
      Genre
      Comedy
      Original Language
      English
      Runtime
      1h 27m