The Amateur Gentleman
Synopsis
A former boxing champion, now an innkeeper, is accused of stealing a watch from a party of guests at his inn, who happen to be members of English royalty. The old man is arrested and thrown in prison. His son, knowing that his father didn't steal the watch and suspecting a frame-up, follows the royal party to London, where he poses as a wealthy "gentleman" and insinuates himself into the English court in an effort to find out who framed his father and why.
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Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
John Beverley aka Barnabas Barty
Elissa Landi
Lady Cleone Meredith
Gordon Harker
Natty Bell
Basil Sydney
Louis Chichester
Hugh Williams
Lord Ronald Meredith
Irene Browne
Lady Huntstanton
Athole Stewart
Marquess of Comberhurst
Coral Browne
Pauline Darville
Margaret Lockwood
Georgina Huntstanton
Esme Percy
John Townsend
Frank Bertram
Belcher
Gilbert Davis
Prince Regent
Frank Pettingell
John Barty
June Duprez
Bit Part (uncredited)
Marius Goring
Bit Part (uncredited)
John Singer
Boy (uncredited)
Olga Edwardes
Maid at Inn (uncredited)
Frank Atkinson
Law Enforcer (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thornton Freeland
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeffery Farnol, Clemence Dane, Sergei Nolbandov
- Original Score
- Walter Goehr, Richard Addinsell
- Original Title
- The Amateur Gentleman
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Criterion Film Productions Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thornton Freeland
Jeffery Farnol, Clemence Dane, Sergei Nolbandov
Walter Goehr, Richard Addinsell
Günther Krampf
Conrad von Molo
Marcel Hellman, Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Thornton Freeland
Director
Conrad von Molo
Editor
Marcel Hellman
Producer
Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
Producer
B.J. Simmons
Costume Design
Günther Krampf
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Amateur Gentleman
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What is The Amateur Gentleman about?
A former boxing champion, now an innkeeper, is accused of stealing a watch from a party of guests at his inn, who happen to be members of English royalty. The old man is arrested and thrown in prison. His son, knowing that his father didn't steal the watch and suspecting a frame-up, follows the royal party to London, where he poses as a wealthy "gentleman" and insinuates himself into the English court in an effort to find out who framed his father and why.
Who directed The Amateur Gentleman?
The Amateur Gentleman was directed by Thornton Freeland.
Who stars in The Amateur Gentleman?
The principal cast of The Amateur Gentleman includes Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Elissa Landi, Gordon Harker, Basil Sydney, Hugh Williams.
When was The Amateur Gentleman released and how long is it?
The Amateur Gentleman was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for The Amateur Gentleman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Amateur Gentleman was composed by Walter Goehr, Richard Addinsell.
Is The Amateur Gentleman based on a book or true story?
The Amateur Gentleman is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jeffery Farnol".