Lord Jeff
Synopsis
Spoiled child Geoffrey Bramer teams up with a pair of small time crooks to pose as an aristocrat and steal jewelry from exclusive shops. During a a caper, Geoffrey is caught and is sentenced to a reformatory where young men are trained to be sailors. He is befriended by model in-mate Terry O'Mulvaney but soon starts to get them both in trouble.
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Freddie Bartholomew
Geoffrey Braemer
Mickey Rooney
Terry O'Mulvaney
Charles Coburn
Captain Briggs
Herbert Mundin
Bosun 'Crusty' Jelks
Terry Kilburn
Albert Baker
Gale Sondergaard
Doris Clandon
Peter Lawford
Benny Potter
John Burton
John Cartwright
Walter Tetley
Tommy Thrums
Peter Ellis
Ned Saunders
George Zucco
James 'Jim' Hampstead
Matthew Boulton
Inspector Scott
Emma Dunn
Mrs. Briggs
Monty Woolley
Jeweler
Gilbert Emery
Magistrate
Charles Irwin
Mr. Burke
Walter Kingsford
Superintendent
David Thursby
Milk Cart Driver
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 17, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Wood
- Screenplay & Story
- Bradford Ropes, Endre Bohem, Val Burton, James Kevin McGuinness
- Original Score
- Edward Ward
- Original Title
- Lord Jeff
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Wood
Bradford Ropes, Endre Bohem, Val Burton, James Kevin McGuinness
Edward Ward
John F. Seitz
Frank E. Hull
Frank Davis, Sam Wood
Department Leadership Roster
Sam Wood
Director
Frank Davis
Producer
Sam Wood
Producer
Frank E. Hull
Editor
John F. Seitz
Director of Photography
James Kevin McGuinness
Writer
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 Lord Jeff
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lord Jeff about?
Spoiled child Geoffrey Bramer teams up with a pair of small time crooks to pose as an aristocrat and steal jewelry from exclusive shops. During a a caper, Geoffrey is caught and is sentenced to a reformatory where young men are trained to be sailors. He is befriended by model in-mate Terry O'Mulvaney but soon starts to get them both in trouble.
Who directed Lord Jeff?
Lord Jeff was directed by Sam Wood.
Who stars in Lord Jeff?
The principal cast of Lord Jeff includes Freddie Bartholomew, Mickey Rooney, Charles Coburn, Herbert Mundin, Terry Kilburn.
When was Lord Jeff released and how long is it?
Lord Jeff was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Lord Jeff?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lord Jeff was composed by Edward Ward.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lord Jeff?
Lord Jeff holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).