His Lordship
Originally released in 1932. His Lordship is a comedy/music film. directed by Michael Powell. At just 79 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jerry Verno, Janet McGrew, and Ben Welden
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 5, 1932
93 years ago
Runtime
1h 19m
79 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jerry Verno
as Bert Gibbs
Janet McGrew
as Ilya Myona
Ben Welden
as Washington Roosevelt Lincoln
Polly Ward
as Leninia
Peter Gawthorne
as Ferguson, the Butler
Muriel George
as Mrs.Emma Gibbs
Michael Hogan
as Comrade Curzon
V.C. Clinton-Baddeley
as Comrade Howard
Patrick Ludlow
as Hon. Grimsthwaite
Valerie Hobson
as Last Face in Montage (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Westminster Films
Frequently Asked Questions
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 fo...
Who directed His Lordship?
His Lordship was directed by Michael Powell.
How long is His Lordship?
His Lordship has a runtime of 1 hours and 19 minutes (79 minutes total).
When was His Lordship released?
His Lordship was released on December 5, 1932 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in His Lordship?
The main cast of His Lordship includes Jerry Verno, Janet McGrew, Ben Welden, Polly Ward, Peter Gawthorne.