Summary
The Baroness and the Butler is an American romantic film drama first released in 1938,
directed by Walter Lang.
The film stars William Powell, Annabella, Helen Westley, Henry Stephenson and Joseph Schildkraut.
It has also been released under the title: La Baronne et son valet.
Our overall rating for this film is: good.
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Credits
- Director: Walter Lang
- Script: Leslie Bush-Fekete, Sam Hellman, Lamar Trotti, Kathryn Scola, Melville Baker, George Marion Jr., Allen Rivkin
- Music: David Raksin, Alois Reiser, Louis Silvers, Paul Van Loan
- Cast: William Powell (Johann Porok), Annabella (Baroness Katrina Marissey), Helen Westley (Countess Sandor), Henry Stephenson (Count Albert Sandor), Joseph Schildkraut (Baron Georg Marissey), J. Edward Bromberg (Zorda), Nigel Bruce (Major Andros), Lynn Bari (Klari – Maid), Maurice Cass (Radio Announcer), Ivan F. Simpson (Count Dormo), Alphonse Ethier (President), Claire Du Brey (Martha – Kartina’s Secretary), Wilfred Lucas (Member of Parliament), Sidney Bracey (Member of Parliament), Frank Baker (Member of Parliament), Eleanor Wesselhoeft (Sandor’s Houskeeper), George Davis (Radio Technician), Margaret Irving (Countess Olga)
- Country: USA
- Language: English
- Runtime: 79 min; B&W
- Aka: La Baronne et son valet
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Comedy / Drama / Romance


