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 ... See full summary »

Director:

Sidney Lanfield

Writers:

Katherine Clugston (play), Maude T. Howell (contract writer),

Stars:

George Arliss, Edna May Oliver, Janet Beecher

Cast

Complete credited 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
Harry C. Bradley	...	Prof. Schumaker

Storyline

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 hsi 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. Weeks later, Marjorie and her mother, Augusta (Edna May Oliver) and Allan (Frank Albertson), a young man Barr admires, are invited to Barr manor, where Barr fosters a romance between Marjorie and Allan. When his son, Judd (Donald Meek), seeks to have him declared insane, the shock kills the old man. Again, the family is gathered, a curtain is drawn and the old man appears on a film, and he tells each relative what he is leaving them and why, or why not in the case of Judd who is cut off without a cent. Marjorie is left the bulk of the estate ...

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Plot Keywords:

based on play

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 April 1934 (USA)

Also Known As:

Min sidste vilje

Company Credits

Production Co:

20th Century Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

72 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Noiseless Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Charlotte Henry was borrowed from Paramount for this production.

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Quotes

Cabot Barr: Augusta you've got fat in the most outraged places.
Augusta: Cabot, I am not!
Cabot Barr: Yes, you are. You're convex when you ought to be concave and vice versa.

User Reviews

An absolute gem !

This is one of the best movies I have ever seen ! I know of no one else who has ever seen it, unfortunately, because it is rarely shown on TV. It is simply hilarious .

The subject is timeless; the acting is wonderful; and the story line is delightful. Do not miss this one if you are ever so lucky as to find it.