Ruggles of Red Gap
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Synopsis
In this comedy of an Englishman stranded in a sea of barbaric Americans, Marmaduke Ruggles – a gentleman's gentleman and butler to an Earl – is lost in a poker game to an uncouth American cattle baron. Ruggles' life is turned upside down as he's taken to the USA, is gradually assimilated into American life, accidentally becomes a local celebrity, and falls in love along the way.
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Charles Laughton
Marmaduke Ruggles
Mary Boland
Effie Floud
Charles Ruggles
Egbert Floud
Zasu Pitts
Mrs. Judson
Roland Young
Earl of Burnstead
Leila Hyams
Nell Kenner
Maude Eburne
'Ma' Pettingill
Lucien Littlefield
Charles Belknap-Jackson
Leota Lorraine
Mrs. Belknap-Jackson
James Burke
Jeff Tuttle
Dell Henderson
Sam
Clarence Wilson
Jake Henshaw
Augusta Anderson
Mrs. Wallaby
Alyce Ardell
Lisette - French Maid
Brenda Fowler
Judy Ballard
Willie Fung
Willie - Chinese Servant
Victor Potel
Curly - Cowboy
Robert Milasch
Driver
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 8, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leo McCarey
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter DeLeon, Harlan Thompson
- Original Title
- Ruggles of Red Gap
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leo McCarey
Walter DeLeon, Harlan Thompson, Harry Leon Wilson
Alfred Gilks
Edward Dmytryk, Robert Odell
Arthur Hornblow Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Leo McCarey
Director
Walter DeLeon
Screenplay
Harlan Thompson
Screenplay
Arthur Hornblow Jr.
Producer
Alfred Gilks
Director of Photography
Edward Dmytryk
Editor
Robert Odell
Editor
Travis Banton
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ruggles of Red Gap
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What is Ruggles of Red Gap about?
In this comedy of an Englishman stranded in a sea of barbaric Americans, Marmaduke Ruggles – a gentleman's gentleman and butler to an Earl – is lost in a poker game to an uncouth American cattle baron. Ruggles' life is turned upside down as he's taken to the USA, is gradually assimilated into American life, accidentally becomes a local celebrity, and falls in love along the way.
Who directed Ruggles of Red Gap?
Ruggles of Red Gap was directed by Leo McCarey.
Who stars in Ruggles of Red Gap?
The principal cast of Ruggles of Red Gap includes Charles Laughton, Mary Boland, Charles Ruggles, Zasu Pitts, Roland Young.
When was Ruggles of Red Gap released and how long is it?
Ruggles of Red Gap was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Is Ruggles of Red Gap based on a book or true story?
Ruggles of Red Gap is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Harry Leon Wilson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ruggles of Red Gap?
Ruggles of Red Gap holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).