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Ruggles of Red Gap (1935)

Ruggles of Red Gap (1935)

David R. George III
Quick Takes

Many comedies from the early to middle part of last century come off as cornball, and this tale of a butler lost in a poker game suggests that, but this charming film, justly nominated for Best Picture, pleasantly surprises. Charles Laughton and Charlie Ruggles (no relation to the title character!) are superb in their roles, and the supporting cast does a fine job as well. Good writing and direction strike the perfect tone, occasionally with moving results. Recommended.

***¾ (out of *****)

©2023 David R. George III

1935 • 1 HOUR, 30 MINUTES
PARAMOUNT PICTURES

STARRING
• CHARLES LAUGHTON, MARY BOLAND, CHARLES RUGGLES, ZASU PITTS

ALSO STARRING
• ROLAND YOUNG, LEILA HYAMS

WRITTEN BY
• WALTER DELEON, HARLAN THOMPSON (SCREENPLAY BY)
• HUMPHREY PEARSON (ADAPTATION BY)
• HARRY LEON WILSON (BASED ON THE NOVEL BY)

DIRECTED BY
• LEO MCCAREY

1935 ACADEMY AWARD NOMINATIONS (1)
• BEST PICTURE (LOST TO MUTINY ON THE BOUNTY)

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