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      The Baroness and the Butler

      1938 1h 15m Comedy List
      Reviews Count Sandor (Henry Stephenson), the current prime minister of Hungary, is surprised to find that his longtime butler, Johann Porok (William Powell), has been elected to parliament. Porok swears to serve Sandor dutifully as a butler, even though he is publicly very critical of his employer as a leader. Sandor's daughter, Baroness Katrina (Annabella), chastises Porok for his political moves, but when the butler confesses his romantic feelings towards her, she begins to see him differently. Read More Read Less

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      Ann Ross Maclean's Magazine William Powell gives [Annabella] capable support, but even so the backstairs romance of the baroness and the butler doesn't come off very convincingly. Jul 24, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Steve D A bit dryer than it should be but still entertaining. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 05/18/23 Full Review Tom M Silly premise but Powell can pull anything off. Stephenson is great as always and Annabella is as lovely as ever. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/14/21 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis Count Sandor (Henry Stephenson), the current prime minister of Hungary, is surprised to find that his longtime butler, Johann Porok (William Powell), has been elected to parliament. Porok swears to serve Sandor dutifully as a butler, even though he is publicly very critical of his employer as a leader. Sandor's daughter, Baroness Katrina (Annabella), chastises Porok for his political moves, but when the butler confesses his romantic feelings towards her, she begins to see him differently.
      Director
      Walter Lang
      Genre
      Comedy
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (DVD)
      Jul 31, 2012
      Runtime
      1h 15m