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The Baroness and the Butler

  • 6.5 /10

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Plot

A Butler gets elected to the Hungarian parliament where he opposes his master's government.

Cast

William Powell as Johann Porok
William Powell

as Johann Porok

Annabella as Baroness Katrina Marissey
Annabella

as Baroness Katrina Marissey

Helen Westley as Countess Sandor
Helen Westley

as Countess Sandor

Henry Stephenson as Count Albert Sandor
Henry Stephenson

as Count Albert Sandor

Joseph Schildkraut as Baron Georg Marissey
Joseph Schildkraut

as Baron Georg Marissey

Nigel Bruce as Major Andros
Nigel Bruce

as Major Andros

Lynn Bari as Klari - Maid
Lynn Bari

as Klari - Maid

Maurice Cass as Radio Announcer
Maurice Cass

as Radio Announcer

Ivan F. Simpson as Count Dormo
Ivan F. Simpson

as Count Dormo

Movie Facts

Rated

  • Passed

Status

  • Released

Release Date

  • February 18, 1938

Production Companies

  • 20th Century Fox

Production Countries

  • United States of America

Spoken Language

  • English

Budget

  • $0.00

Revenue

  • -

Runtime

  • 1.33 hrs

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Hungarian Prime Minister "Count Albert" (Henry Stephenson) is having a family breakfast on the morning after the election when he hears news on the radio that his butler "Johann" (William Powell) has been elected to Parliament - and for the opposition party too! He's quite a savvy and decent old chap and offers his congratulations. In turn, "Johann" promises to continue to take care of his master…