The Last Gentleman (1934)
In New England circa 1933, a niece is reported missing and presumed dead and Cabot Barr (George Arliss) summons his relatives to the family estate for a memorial service. Once there, Barr taunts each one, claiming their only interest in him is his money, and sends them away when the report about the niece proves to be false. Only niece Marjorie, who has ridiculed one of his pet eccentricities, seems to be the object of any sentimental affection.
Director: Sidney Lanfield
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 72 min
Release Date: April 27, 1934
Cast
- George Arliss - Cabot Barr
- Edna May Oliver - Augusta Pritchard, Cabot's sister
- Janet Beecher - Helen Barr, Cabot's daughter
- Charlotte Henry - Marjorie Barr
- Ralph Morgan - Henry Loring, Cabot's lawyer
- Edward Ellis - Claude, Cabot's butler
- Frank Albertson - Allan Blaine, Augusta's adopted son
- Rafaela Ottiano - Retta Barr, Judd's wife
- Donald Meek - Judd Barr, Cabot's son
- Joseph Cawthorn - Dr. Wilson
Screenplay
Music: Alfred Newman
Cinematography: Barney McGill
Editing: Maurice Wright
Production: 20th Century Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Sidney Lanfield
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Last Gentleman about?
- In New England circa 1933, a niece is reported missing and presumed dead and Cabot Barr (George Arliss) summons his relatives to the family estate for a memorial service. Once there, Barr taunts each one, claiming their only interest in him is his money, and sends them away when the report about the niece proves to be false. Only niece Marjorie, who has ridiculed one of his pet eccentricities, seems to be the object of any sentimental affection.
- Who directed The Last Gentleman?
- The Last Gentleman was directed by Sidney Lanfield.
- Who stars in The Last Gentleman?
- The Last Gentleman stars George Arliss, Edna May Oliver, Janet Beecher, Charlotte Henry, Ralph Morgan, Edward Ellis.
- How long is The Last Gentleman?
- The Last Gentleman has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).
- What genre is The Last Gentleman?
- The Last Gentleman is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Last Gentleman produced?
- The Last Gentleman was produced in United States of America.