The Baroness and the Butler
A Butler can look at a Baroness...but He shouldn't look that way!
NR 1938 · 80 min · ★ 5.3 · Comedy, Drama, Romance
A Butler gets elected to the Hungarian parliament where he opposes his master's government.
Directed by Walter Lang · Written by Sam Hellman
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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
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