Ruggles of Red Gap
"SH-H-H-H! TONIGHT'S YOUR NIGHT TO HOWL! And howl you will at this funniest of all comedies..."
Originally released in 1935. Ruggles of Red Gap is a comedy film. directed by Leo McCarey.
Starring Charles Laughton, Mary Boland, and Charles Ruggles
Synopsis
In this comedy of an Englishman stranded in a sea of barbaric Americans, Marmaduke Ruggles - a gentleman's gentleman and butler to an Earl - is lost in a poker game to an uncouth American cattle baron. Ruggles' life is turned upside down as he's taken to the USA, is gradually assimilated into American life, accidentally becomes a local celebrity, and falls in love along the way.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 8, 1935
90 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (77 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Charles Laughton
as Marmaduke Ruggles
Mary Boland
as Effie Floud
Charles Ruggles
as Egbert Floud
Zasu Pitts
as Mrs. Judson
Roland Young
as Earl of Burnstead
Leila Hyams
as Nell Kenner
Maude Eburne
as 'Ma' Pettingill
Lucien Littlefield
as Charles Belknap-Jackson
Leota Lorraine
as Mrs. Belknap-Jackson
James Burke
as Jeff Tuttle
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ruggles of Red Gap about?
In this comedy of an Englishman stranded in a sea of barbaric Americans, Marmaduke Ruggles - a gentleman's gentleman and butler to an Earl - is lost in a poker game to an uncouth American cattle ba...
Who directed Ruggles of Red Gap?
Ruggles of Red Gap was directed by Leo McCarey.
How long is Ruggles of Red Gap?
Ruggles of Red Gap has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Ruggles of Red Gap released?
Ruggles of Red Gap was released on March 8, 1935 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ruggles of Red Gap?
The main cast of Ruggles of Red Gap includes Charles Laughton, Mary Boland, Charles Ruggles, Zasu Pitts, Roland Young.