His Lordship
Synopsis
The commoner is a happy cockney plumber by the name of Bert Gibbs. Bert comes into contact with the celebrated Russian movie star Ilya Myona. Desperate for publicity and aware that nobility make for good copy, Ilya persuades Bert to pose as her fiancé (with the possibility of persuading him to go through with the marriage if need be). Things are complicated by a pair of anarchic Bolsheviks, one of whom has a daughter named Lenina who knows Bert from his plumber days and is quite in love with him.
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Jerry Verno
Bert Gibbs
Janet McGrew
Ilya Myona
Ben Welden
Washington Roosevelt Lincoln
Polly Ward
Leninia
Peter Gawthorne
Ferguson, the Butler
Muriel George
Mrs.Emma Gibbs
Michael Hogan
Comrade Curzon
V.C. Clinton-Baddeley
Comrade Howard
Patrick Ludlow
Hon. Grimsthwaite
Valerie Hobson
Last Face in Montage (uncredited)
Anna Lee
Scrub Girl Chorine (uncredited)
Ray Noble
Orchestra Leader (uncredited)
Ian Wilson
Man Listening to the Speech (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Powell
- Screenplay & Story
- Ralph Smart, Oliver Madox Hueffer
- Original Score
- Richard Addinsell
- Original Title
- His Lordship
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Westminster Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Powell
Ralph Smart, Oliver Madox Hueffer
Richard Addinsell
Geoffrey Faithfull
Arthur Seabourne
Jerome Jackson
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Powell
Director
Geoffrey Faithfull
Director of Photography
Ralph Smart
Writer
Arthur Seabourne
Editor
Jerome Jackson
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About His Lordship
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What is His Lordship about?
The commoner is a happy cockney plumber by the name of Bert Gibbs. Bert comes into contact with the celebrated Russian movie star Ilya Myona. Desperate for publicity and aware that nobility make for good copy, Ilya persuades Bert to pose as her fiancé (with the possibility of persuading him to go through with the marriage if need be). Things are complicated by a pair of anarchic Bolsheviks, one of whom has a daughter named Lenina who knows Bert from his plumber days and is quite in love with him.
Who directed His Lordship?
His Lordship was directed by Michael Powell.
Who stars in His Lordship?
The principal cast of His Lordship includes Jerry Verno, Janet McGrew, Ben Welden, Polly Ward, Peter Gawthorne.
When was His Lordship released and how long is it?
His Lordship was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for His Lordship?
The original motion picture soundtrack for His Lordship was composed by Richard Addinsell.
Is His Lordship based on a book or true story?
His Lordship is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Oliver Madox Hueffer".
What is the age rating and content advisory for His Lordship?
His Lordship holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).