The Baroness and the Butler, DVD, Full Frame, Black & White, Manufactured on Demand, Mono Sound, Drama-Classics, 024543810445 Buy movie tickets in advance, find movie times, watch trailers, read movie reviews, and more at Fandango. The Baroness and the Butler is a 1938 American romantic comedy film based on the play Jean by Ladislaus Bus-Fekete. She made movies in numerous other countries, before being called to Hollywood in 1938, where she met and married Tyrone Power. Get Movies. Taglines Watch The Baroness And The Butler movie trailer and get the latest cast info, photos, movie review and more on TVGuide.com. Synopsis Man Killer. Man of the World. Powell fans will enjoy it nonetheless and Anabella is quite stunning, despite her thick accent. The whole film seems to thrive on its miscasting with Annabella in an over-the-top French accent as the Hungarian daughter of Count Henry Stephenson and Countess Helen Westley, married to Baron Joseph Schildkraut. The Baroness, daughter of the Hungarian prime minister, is played by Annabella. On election day, Count Albert Sandor, the Prime Minister of Hungary, is surprised to learn that his faithful servant, Johann Porok, has been elected to parliament. The butler, something of a political activist, becomes leader … Ditto 22 years later when he played the memorable father in "The Diary of Anne Frank.". data from AFI catalog. with William Powell again employed as an exemplary butler for part of the film(the first half of the present film, and the last half of the former film.) The main problem I see with this film is the thick French accent of the leading lady: Annabella, which is often virtually unintelligible, this being her first Hollywood film spoken in English. In Hungary, forty miles from the House of Parliament, thru the village of Tura, is nestled Castle Sandor. True, the script – as might be expected from the Hollywood line-up of Sam Hellman, Lamar Trotti and Kathryn Scola – is a trifle too well-served and most definitely overweight, but this problem with the main dish is almost fully disguised by the supporting ensemble: Annabella, radiantly photographed by Arthur Miller (surely the king of Hollywood's cinematographers), with no less a gifted assistant than Joseph La Shelle on the camera itself, plus glistening costumes, radiant sets and a sparkling music score. "The Baroness and the Butler" is a 1938 film starring William Powell and the French star signed by 20th Century Fox, Annabella, who got the big star buildup from Fox. By the following year, in "Bridal Suite", her English had considerably improved. He played Dreyfus in that film and he was anything but a schemer. I also wish the director had re-shot many of Annabella's scenes as she needed to be clearer and easier to understand. USED BY ARRANGEMENT WITH PENGUIN GROUP (USA) INC. Regarding a previous review concerning Joseph Schildkraut as a schemer. I really wish the film was close captioned...it needed it! With William Powell, Annabella, Helen Westley, Henry Stephenson. At age 16, Annabella was chosen by Abel Gance to appear in Napoleon (1927). The Baroness and the Butler was the only film made by Powell between October 15, 1937 and November 17, 1939. Not William Powell's best, but worth a look if you're a fan. Be the first to contribute! the castle owning ilk. Ann Elizabeth Oldfield Butler-Sloss, Baroness Butler-Sloss, GBE, PC (née Havers; born 10 August 1933), is a retired English judge. FAQ But this was my first view of Annabella; what a lovely creature; more accurately, stunningly beautiful, at least to me. Someone has uploaded it to youtube recently, which is where I watched it. Powell is excellent in playing both the Butler and the Politician in a dual role which is rare casting for him. The Baroness and the Butler. Hear classic music from The Baroness and the Butler, 1938, directed by Walter Lang, with William Powell, Annabella, Helen Westley, at TCM The Baroness and the Butler (1938) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. — It looks like we don't have a Synopsis for this title yet. Annabella is stunning. Plot. Overview Full Credits Full Synopsis Notes Music Screenplay Info Original Print Info Genre Keywords. Romantic Comedy and Political Satire Combine, Interesting Mix of Class Politics With Budapest, Class war added to battle of the sexes marvelously performed. However, the accents by the various actors are confusing to say the least! Comedy, drama, a charming story, all well produced and satisfying. This film came out in 1938, the year before Schildkraut was the winner of the best supporting actor award for the Oscar-winning "The Life of Emile Zola." He buttles his way from the castle to parliament. This is a fine film in the small category of butler and maid comedies. And to play the butler who goes to Parliament, Darryl Zanuck obtained the services of William Powell from MGM. In most such films, a leading character assumes the identity of a butler for any number of reasons, with madcap comedy resulting. Despite their opposing political views, Johann and Sandor amicably agree to continue their butler and master relationship. Despite their opposing political views, Johann and Sandor amicably agree to continue their butler and master relationship. A Butler (Powell) gets elected to the Hungarian parliament where he opposes his master's government. It's also very slickly directed by Walter Lang. To introduce French film star Annabella to American audiences, 20th Century Fox got a European type product as a fitting vehicle for her. It is rare that I come upon a classic film I like this much. LEONARD MALTIN CLASSIC MOVIE GUIDE, COPYRIGHT 2005, 2010. William Powell the unflappable. It's got William Powell in it, after all. Count Sandor (Henry Stephenson), the current prime minister of Hungary, is surprised to find that his longtime butler, Johann Porok (William Powell), has been elected to parliament. Much of the comedy in this film could be used today. He starred in numerous fine and well-known movies. Then she attempted a comeback in France. "The Baroness and the Butler" is a 1938 film starring William Powell and the French star signed by 20th Century Fox, Annabella, who got the big star buildup from Fox. In fact, The Baroness and the Butler is almost too much of a good thing. William Powell and Annabella in The Baroness and the Butler (1938) Powell, the butler to Stephenson and Westley, has secretly run for parliament on a social progressive platform, and when he wins, conflicts interrupt his regular duties as the conflicts of interest between butler and employer take over and spoiled Annabella gets involved in fighting with Powell even though it is insinuated that they secretly love each other. The Baroness, daughter of the Hungarian prime minister, is played by Annabella.The Butler, last of a long line of family retainers, is played by William Powell.The butler works for the baroness' father, and the relationship between baroness and butler is outwardly chilly but subliminally affectionate. But, "The Baroness and the Butler" is different in that the butler here is a bona fide servant of the Hungarian prime minister. | William Powell was always suave and charming. Just click the "Edit page" button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the Synopsis submission guide. Charming Sinners. Learn more For more information on Powell's absence from the screen, for Double Wedding. In both films, Powell has a social conscience, and it's clear he has the potential to rise above his present station, and make a young woman of the household fall in love with him, despite his starchy manner. He plays Johann Porok, one of them indispensable butlers. I can't recommend this film highly enough. That said, he is in good form as a bufoonish, flirtatious millitary man. Featured Movie News. Butler for YouTube free download. Meet the Baron is a 1933 American pre-Code comedy film starring Jack Pearl, Jimmy Durante, Edna May Oliver, ZaSu Pitts, Ted Healy and His Stooges (Moe Howard, Larry Fine and Curly Howard).The title of the film refers to Pearl's character of Baron Munchhausen, which he made famous on his radio show. Annabella, Actress: 13 Rue Madeleine. William Powell is brilliant as ever. Behind the Make-Up. And, he's proud to be the head of the household staff, having followed in the footsteps of his father and ancestors before him. Metacritic Reviews. The story of a conscientious butler who works for the Prime Minister of his country, Hungry, but, unknown to his employer, has political aspirations of his own. Sandor's daughter, Baroness Katrina Marissey, however, is appalled to see the eloquent butler opposing her father in parliament. A butler gets elected to the Hungarian parliament where he opposes his master's government. Another of Ladislaus Bus-Fekete's Hungarian drawing-room comedies, this one is expertly acted – especially by William Powell, who gives a superbly polished performance that is not outclassed by the super- beautiful and wonderfully vivacious Annabella. Ladies' Man. | Until June 2007, she chaired the inquests into the deaths of Diana, Princess of Wales, and Dodi Fayed. Powell was Powell, articulate, debonair, and likable. | Edit. | FYE Overview of The Baroness and the Butler, 1938, directed by Walter Lang, with William Powell, Annabella, Helen Westley, at Turner Classic Movies Awards | But if you're having a hard time finding that absolute classic, The Baroness and the Butler makes a marvelous substitute. She might have been a lovely person in real life--but she was a terrible actress in English language films. Earn 125 points on every ticket you buy. Although "My Man Godfrey" is much better remembered, I find the two not so different. Get the latest version now. This is a Powell film that should be a must see in many ways. When she met and fell in love with Tyrone Power on her next film, "Suez," Zanuck tried to get rid of her by offering her films in Europe. In the glory days of 1930s romantic comedies, he was a king. Directed by Walter Lang. And one that deserves to be known far better than it is. The Baroness and the Butler When he takes a seat in the... MORE > $12.95 Regularly $19.98 buy now On the last day of the Hungarian parliamentary elections, impeccable butler Johann Porok serves his master, Count Albert Sandor, the Prime Minister of Hungary, with his usual precision. He reminds me of a friendly C. Aubrey Smith. | The butler, something of a political activist, becomes leader … A charming movie, in particular for those whose film tastes are simple, requiring clean, wholesome entertainment, certainly something rare on the screen in the 21st Century. | Little did Darryl F. Zanuck know that she was more interested in matters of the heart than career. I am not a fan of screwball comedies or slapstick, and a lot of times that's what people think of when they think of classic comedy, which is a shame. Also, her personality is rather different from that of Carol Lombard, in "My Man Godfrey". The butler works for the baroness' father, and the relationship between baroness and butler is outwardly chilly but subliminally affectionate. Set in Budapest Hungary using stock footage only for that setting, Darryl Zanuck Fox production is a middle size feature running a little over 80 minutes. Cast and crew credits for The Baroness and the Butler, 1938, directed by Walter Lang, with William Powell, Annabella, Helen Westley, at Turner Classic Movies 'My man Johann' advances from butler to lover and parliamentarian, Baroness and Butler-Politics As Usual **1/2. A butler gets elected to the Hungarian parliament where … The Butler, last of a long line of family retainers, is played by William Powell. She was the first female Lord Justice of Appeal and, until 2004, was the highest-ranking female judge in the United Kingdom. The butler might have done it, but the baroness couldn't take it. The butler works for the baroness' father, and the relationship between baroness and butler is outwardly chilly but subliminally affectionate. He plays Johann Porok, one of them indispensable butlers. An amusing little story that probably worked better on the stage and doesn't appear to have been much of a challenge for any of the cast. For the Defense. The Baroness and the Butler" is a film set in Hungary. The cast did well depicting the almost unbelievable etiquette that those of us born in or after WW II just do not understand. The film is certainly another 'feather in the hat' of a time in films that many of us remember and enjoyed. In Hungary, forty miles from the House of Parliament, thru the village of Tura, is nestled Castle Sandor. Showing all 3 items Jump to: Filming Locations (2) Production Dates (1) Filming Locations. Sandor's daughter, Baroness Katrina Marissey, however, is appalled to see the eloquent butler opposing her father in parliament. But if you're having a hard time finding that absolute classic, The Baroness and the Butler makes a marvelous substitute. Yes No. Small injections of satire occur here and there, especially with some subtle pokes at the aristocracy and politics of the period and place. It is well scripted and really Powell gives French actress Annabella a better than average introduction. The Four Feathers. Set in Hungary, the daughter of the prime minister begins to have feelings for the butler, who secretly opposes the current regime. He had a voice like single malt Scotch and a suave manner that seemed at once immensely cultured yet also rough and rude. When I read the summary of this film, I immediately thought: This is almost like "My Man Godfrey", all over again. Plot Keywords In the 30s, she became a star of French movies. She refused to leave Power (and who could blame her) and the two married, becoming the Brangelina of their era. A strange amalgam of accents and a script that often just doesn't make sense. And they were in fact cast together in Little Lord Fountleroy (which, if you haven't seen, is an excellent forgotten classic). The butler works for the baroness' father, and the relationship between baroness and butler is outwardly chilly but subliminally affectionate. Fashions. It's got William Powell in it, after all. The Butler, last of a long line of family retainers, is played by William Powell. This very clever and intelligent premise is performed by an extraordinary cast. Stephenson has a distinctive British accent, while Westley is very American, and Schildkraut quite Austrian. Little did Darryl F. Zanuck know that she was more interested in matters of the heart than career. That was his screen persona - established in such hits as The Thin Man (1934). None of the cast was Hungarian and most of the actors sounded like Americans--with the exception of Joseph Schildkraut (an Austrian) and Annabella (A Frenchwoman, though her accent is bizarre and difficult to understand). What starts off as a promising political comedy ends up a confusing, convoluted mess with a frustrating performance by Annabella, its leading lady, who seemed to be speaking in helium manipulated voices so the audience couldn't understand her. Butler for YouTube is an app that can download and convert online videos. She remained in the USA until 1947. ‎The Baroness and the Butler (1938) directed by Walter Lang • Reviews, film + cast • Letterboxd Budapest, Hungary (stock footage) 2 of 2 found this interesting Interesting? Parents Guide. More of Nigel Bruce in comedy relief might have helped the film along. The Butler, last of a long line of family retainers, is played by William Powell. Maybe in some alternate universe Adolf Hitler could have settled down with a nice Jewish girl and raised 8 kids; maybe there Donald Trump would hire more people than he fired; maybe there Michigan would have double the number of auto builders today compared to 35 years ago (in reality, there are 90% fewer people on the line now); maybe there the wealthy officers would perform the trench warfare as peasants looked on from distant bunkers with binoculars; maybe there guys in neck ties would not be sitting at desks scheming so hard to "privatize" the streets we travel, the water we drink, and the air we breathe; maybe there the top 1% who owned one-third of everything would not be so envied by the next 9% who had to split another third of everything among themselves that these bitter greed-heads would not feel so compelled to take away more of the final third from the 90% of us who make up the working class, but WE have to live in the universe of here and now. External Reviews Dishonored. Zanuck blacklisted her, and there went the star buildup and the big film career. Watch The First 9 Minutes Of 'The Kid Detective' Read More; What to Watch on FandangoNOW: ‘Let Him Go,’ ‘The Kid Detective,’ ‘The Climb,’ ’Some Kind of Heaven’ and More This is a most delightful movie in every sense. User Reviews Other Reviews Articles Money Awards Quotes Trivia Home Video Reviews Misc Notes Alternate Versions Theatrical Aspect Ratio Video Fan Sites. Too bad I didn't know about her in my youth. A romantic comedy mixed with political satire. Buy Movies. I have a fondness for "I Love You Again" and surely everyone is fond of the Thing Man series. User Ratings Rack up 500 points and you'll score a $5 reward for more movies. Henry Stephenson is charming. Directed by Walter Lang, it stars William Powell and, in her American English-language debut, Annabella. Porok swears to serve Sandor dutifully as a butler, even though he is publicly very critical of his employer as a leader. Nigel Bruce is billed 7th as Major Andros and although he appears in a number of scenes, these appearances are brief. The Baroness and the Butler (1938) Filming & Production. This 1938 film, set in an area soon to come under the sway of the Nazi blitzkrieg, perpetuates a dangerous myth which threatens the survival of humanity even today: that the working class can get along with (and even marry into!) The Baroness and the Butler. The butler returns as a full-fledged politician and announces his love for the baroness. Annabelle is an attractive and alluring leading lady opposite William Powell. The Butler, last of a long line of family retainers, is played by William Powell. 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