Guv’nor, The

Date: 1935
Director: Milton Rosmer
Production Company: Gaumont British Picture Corporation

Stars: George Arliss, Gene Gerrard, Frank Cellier, Patric Knowles, Viola Keats, George Hayes, Henrietta Watson, Mary Clare
Location(s): Paris

Region(s): ,

Storyline:

A tramp is accidentally mistaken for a member of a wealthy family and made a bank director.

Additional Information:

Screen captures by Phil Wilkinson

Also known as ‘Mr. Hobo’ (US Title)

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A view of the Eiffel Tower sets the scene as Paris before a series of back projected and studio shots open the story.

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In the hope of a meal in exchange for work, a Vagabond known as "The Guv'nor" makes his way towards the country home of the Granvilles.

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At the studio, Madelaine Granville (Viola Keats) says "Goodbye" to Paul (Patric Knowles).

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Giving his name as François Rothschild when arrested for poaching, the Tramp is offered a job on a bank's board of directors when cashing a cheque for F2000 that was handed to him by a member of the famous family.

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Looking out of his office window after becoming president of the bank, the Guv'nor watches free birds fly across the rooftops.

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Guests arrive for a function arranged by Edmunds and Madame Barsac.

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Following news of the Guv'nor's apparent suicide, Guests hurry from the Barsac's house in a panic.

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Men and Women head to the city's exchanges to prevent a run on their shares.

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After clearing his account at the bank and saving Miss Granville's future, the Guv'nor makes his way south.