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His Lordship
The commoner is a happy cockney plumber by the name of Bert Gibbs. Bert comes into contact with the celebrated Russian movie star Ilya Myona. Desperate for publicity and aware that nobility make for good copy, Ilya persuades Bert to pose as her fiancé (with the possibility of persuading him to go through with the marriage if need be). Things are complicated by a pair of anarchic Bolsheviks, one of whom has a daughter named Lenina who knows Bert from his plumber days and is quite in love with him.
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Plot Summary
A young American inventor travels to England to claim an inheritance and finds himself mistaken for a missing English lord. He attempts to maintain the charade to secure his fortune, leading to a series of comical misunderstandings and romantic entanglements.
Critical Reception
His Lordship was a moderately successful comedy that played on mistaken identity tropes. While not a critical sensation, it was generally seen as a lighthearted and entertaining film for its time, appreciated for its comedic performances and charming premise.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its witty dialogue and humorous situations.
Charles 'Buddy' Rogers' performance was noted for its charm and comedic timing.
The plot, while predictable, provided sufficient amusement for audiences.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'His Lordship' from 1932 is not available in modern aggregate systems. However, contemporary reviews suggest it was considered a pleasant and amusing diversion.
Fun Fact
The film was one of the early cinematic attempts to blend American optimism with British social comedy, a popular theme in comedies of the early 1930s.
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