Charles Laughton is superb as a butler who is lost in a poker game by his English aristocrat employer and so has to relocate to "Red Gap" to work for a couple nouveau riche Americans at the start of the 1900s. Initially a fish out of water in his new home with his brash, socially aspiring, but unsophisticated new American employers he quickly turns this all to his advantage and what ensues is a delightful, subtle…
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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.
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Charles Laughton
Marmaduke Ruggles
Mary Boland
Effie Floud
Charles Ruggles
Egbert Floud
Zasu Pitts
Mrs. Judson
Roland Young
Earl of Burnstead
Leila Hyams
Nell Kenner
Maude Eburne
'Ma' Pettingill
Lucien Littlefield
Charles Belknap-Jackson
Leota Lorraine
Mrs. Belknap-Jackson
James Burke
Jeff Tuttle
Dell Henderson
Sam
Clarence Wilson
Jake Henshaw
Augusta Anderson
Mrs. Wallaby
Alyce Ardell
Lisette - French Maid
Brenda Fowler
Judy Ballard
Willie Fung
Willie - Chinese Servant
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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 baron. Ruggles' life is turned upside down as he's taken to the USA, is gradually…
When was Ruggles of Red Gap released?
Ruggles of Red Gap was released in 1935.
What genres does Ruggles of Red Gap belong to?
Ruggles of Red Gap is categorised as Comedy.
Who stars in Ruggles of Red Gap?
The cast of Ruggles of Red Gap includes Charles Laughton, Mary Boland, Charles Ruggles, Zasu Pitts, Roland Young.