The Baroness and the Butler (1938)

The Baroness and the Butler (1938) Johann Porok (William Powell), the butler of Hungarian prime minister Count Sandor (Henry Stephenson), is elected to parliament, though he remains the loyal servant of the Count and his family. Later, the butler turned politician becomes publicly critical of his employer, the Prime Minister.

[@Cheryl-xu9wf]

I just love William Powell. I’ve been stalking him, by watching all his movies I can find. What a handsome man he is 💚

[@ocbeachgir1294]

After My Man Godfrey this might be my favorite movie! And of course the Thin Man series. Annabella, Marvelous!

[@maryannhayes557]

The actress who played the Baroness mother was Aunt Miranda in the Shirley Temple movie Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm. I absolutely love this movie. All the actors are wonderful. Love these old classics. So much better than the movies today.

[@clayguy1]

Mary Ann, Movies today, reflect the politics of gloom and doom in Hollywood.. There are so few movies today that uplift your spirit.. or make you smile at the end.. I grew up in the 40s and 50s.. when movies had an uplifting theme... We, sadly, have lost that.. Sorry I brought politics into this.. but it's a fact of life these days sadly.. I miss movies like these and actors like these.. SOOO MUCH

[@patfrick8527]

Didn't realize that was Aunt Miranda. She is a good 🤣 actress.

[@laurabrowning7973]

William Powell is one of my favorite actors, and this was a movie I had heard of only recently, but never seen. So, thank you so much for providing me - and many others as well - the opportunity to see a movie that appears to have been forgotten or hidden over time. I will definitely watch it again now that I know where to find it!! Thank you again and take care.

[@kathyh4804]

I’ve watched this movie a few times over the years, I never get bored with it! Charming 🌷

[@cindydufala7646]

Me, too. 🎼🎵🎵🎶🎶 i love the music, the acting, the clothes, furniture...

[@terijune3307]

This movie is just too enjoyable, funny, and wonderful even on the second watching. Must share this with others.

[@georgcorfu]

Such a beautiful film. How I wish men were such gentlemen these days.

[@raylenenielsen5943]

And ladies were such ladies. There’s always two sides.

[@paleriedove3333]

@@raylenenielsen5943 There are two sides! #1 men aren't gentleman 🎩 anymore and # 2 men aren't gentleman 🎩 anymore!! There are your two sides!! 👋

[@raylenenielsen5943]

@@paleriedove3333 girls, ladies, women these days aren’t good enough for the boys, men, gentlemen from those days.

[@samueldavidrucker7514]

Definitely one of the cutest endings ever

[@samueldavidrucker7514]

One of the true gems of the era. William Powell was one of the most popular stars and this was one of his best performances. The screen play and direction were so perfect as well as the sound track...and Annabella...no wonder Tyrone Power fell in love with her. I've watched this over and over and never get tired of it. Thank you for letting me discover this great work of art.

[@samueldavidrucker7514]

Helen Westley was a great talent. Her persona here is so completely different from her role in Showboat. It's amazing - both characters completely convincing!

[@v1e1r1g1e1]

In case anyone hasn't noticed at 1:55 that's the Australian Coat Of Arms on the service trolley!! That's definitely the map of Australia with an emu and a kangaroo there... but in HUNGARY!? The props department has a lot to answer for... but it's a nice giggle, even so! :-)

[@Corporations8MyBaby]

My goodness gracious! I only understand about every 3rd word Annabella says. I have seen this movie before so I know the general idea of what she is saying, but I still have to stop it and go back to see what I missed. This was her first English Language role in the USA she got better and better. Powell is helping keep her focused.

[@YT4Me57]

I truly enjoyed this movie!

[@bronzewing1965]

Ioved William Powell in My Man Godfrey.... Excellent movie ❤

[@robbinmeissner435]

Thank you. Love love love. All of it.💜

[@harriettemacy7399]

I love this!! Why not more views? This is pure entertainment🌠

[@DreamingDarlin]

I think because it's so hard to find. I found it by accident as I looked for old movies but so glad I did!

[@lambdalambdalambda257]

Probably because: 1. It's really old. 2. Relatively unknown to most. 3. It's in black in white. 4. William Powell has done a lot of films besides this.

[@PAn-su3wy]

I am a huge William Powell fan. He's exquisite in this role. My only complaint is I can't understand the countess. She might have been the French 'it' girl of the time but her accent is so thick I can understand about every 5th word.

[@aidie2311]

A second butler character for William after My Man Godfrey in 1936.

[@patfrick8527]

Wasn't going to watch this but glad that I did.

[@franbell3594]

still want to know why the Australian coat of arms was on the tea trolley at the beginning of the movie...

[@user-dr1bv7gg1r]

This is a usa movie They don't research such things they often fly uk flag up side down

[@Hisloyalservantslistenlove613c]

Thank you

[@nurmaybooba]

this is such a fun movie! thank-you.

[@Multi1mark]

Thank you for the upload. Good Classic Movie.

[@randytracy1742]

Johann porok( William Powell) the butler of Hungarian prime minister count sandor( Henry Stephenson) is elected to parliament,though he remains loyal to the count and his family. Later the butler turned politician becomes publicly critical of his employer,the prime minister! Annabella is very good as the baroness-but her accent is suspect-nevertheless, she and Mr Powell have a good chemistry in this movie 🍿-Mr Powell has played a butler twice-in this one and my man Godfrey in 1936?! Good flick! 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@keithharvey7230]

Annabella was married to Tyrone Power until 1948.

[@georgcorfu]

She is very pretty!

[@rawsunnata829]

That Annabella reminds me of Soviet actress Lyubov Orlova.

[@AsteriETERNAL]

Awwww....❤❤

[@samueldavidrucker7514]

Nigel Bruce's character is the very definition of "pompous ass"

[@carolswarbrick1722]

Mervieuse loved this film...🇬🇧

[@gus3247365]

Dang , it's another , , "The butler did it " film ... and interesting too

[@n00bk1ng3r665]

Great

[@alfredhutchinson6566]

I njoyd dis as mch az My Man Godfrey! D characters r similar: Countess Sandor[Mrs Bullock],PM Sandor[Mr Bullock] & Johann [Godfrey].Lv d idea that d PM wz abl 2 avoid bn[being]vexed w\his butler n seeking Public Service. Kudos 2 ALL d actors \'tresses n dis gr8 film of a bygone era!

[@robertwalker5521]

A few months of Night Schooling would be very helpful in flushing away gibberish. And potential readers would be less stressed or puzzled.

[@jow6845]

Good comments but execution leaves much to be desired for clarity.

[@lambdalambdalambda257]

William Powell playing a butler who falls in love with a wealthy heiress?... Hmm... Seems familiar?

[@kevinplacid9351]

exellent watch powell at his best worth 3 watchs easy great story and cast booooooom

[@leciareeve8089]

I ❤❤❤ this movie!!!

[@user-dr1bv7gg1r]

I noticed the Speedo in the car near the end of the movie miles not kilometres

[@patfrick8527]

Glad that she divorced George She and the. Butler belonged together.

[@keithharvey7230]

Henry Stephenson was in Oliver Twist.

[@rev.karenandersonhardaway]

William Powell is the best. 😊

[@anandiyer9322]

This is a true democracy .a butler is leader of the opposition party

[@halojump123]

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@mightcec]

This movie would be so much better if the lead actress didn't have that accent.

[@georgcorfu]

On the contrary, her accent makes her prettier.

[@robertwalker5521]

We ALL have accents...travel some, and you will lesrn.

[@piccadilyroad66]

Just imagining she was a hungary's princess, I like her accent and very relatable 😄

[@raylenenielsen5943]

That’s what I noticed. Her parents don’t so why would she?

[@robbinmeissner435]

Delicious and 🤪🤸scandalous 🤦

[@TimothyJonSarris]

Wonderful film. Starts out hilariously. Then, unfortunately, the butler admits to being in love with the unintelligible ingénue.

[@user-vg7jc7hy6z]

A few years before ww2 Enjoy caviar

[@abdulahkrzalic7265]

Prevod

[@gardenerkatecarter5911]

TCM is getting so boring glad I don’t pay for it

[@ghostmost2614]

Communist propaganda

[@redrb26dett]

Yes the movie uses American bullshit ideology of commie crap "all men are created equal" bollocks ,source (declaration of independence)

[@jaellouis4749]

The actress Annabella had absolutely dreadful English pronunciation. It was hard to understand her...every third word was butchered. But I always loved Henry Stephenson. My favorites were The Prince and the Pauper and Little Lord Fauntleroy.