The Amateur Gentleman (1936) | Region-Free (DVD)

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Title: The Amateur Gentleman (1936)

Genre: Adventure

Plot Synopsis:
In early 19th-century England, former boxing champion and innkeeper John Barty is wrongfully accused of stealing from aristocratic guests and imprisoned. His son, Barnabas Barty, suspects a frame-up and infiltrates high society by posing as a wealthy gentleman. Determined to clear his father’s name, Barnabas navigates the complexities of the English court to uncover the true culprit.

Cast and Crew:

• Director: Thornton Freeland
• Writers: Clemence Dane, Edward Knoblock
• Cast:
  • Douglas Fairbanks Jr. as John Beverley aka Barnabas Barty
  • Elissa Landi as Lady Cleone Meredith
  • Gordon Harker as Natty Bell
  • Basil Sydney as Louis Chichester
  • Hugh Williams as Lord Ronald Meredith

IMDb Link:
The Amateur Gentleman (1936)

Reviews from Letterboxd:

1. Karina Oliveira
   “Viewing selection-wise, I’ve managed to get stuck in another rabbit hole, one involving period-costumed British folk and lots of mischief (self-medication in response to the ongoing Horrors that constitute the present news cycle).”

2. PUNQ – ★★
   “A British adventure for Douglas Fairbanks Jr. trying to clear his father’s name in the ‘good’ old days of London. Nothing remarkable, but you know Fairbanks can charm, and there is a lot going on in the story to keep one entertained. So in the end, not a bad costume drama.”

Meta Description:
A 19th-century adventure film, The Amateur Gentleman (1936) follows Barnabas Barty as he infiltrates high society to prove his father’s innocence. Starring Douglas Fairbanks Jr., this classic tale of deception and justice blends action, drama, and intrigue.