The Duke of Bridgewater sends for the heir he's never seen. His heir is Patricia, and the Duke is a woman-hater, so Patricia disguises herself as a boy.
Is it worth your time? If you have a soft spot for 1930s British comedy and don't mind a plot that moves at the speed of a runaway carriage, then yes. It is charming, silly, and moves fast enough that you don't have to think about the logistics of the Duke's estate. If you want something serious or grounded, go find Le...
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Marcel Varnel
Malcolm St. Clair
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"Is it worth your time? If you have a soft spot for 1930s British comedy and don't mind a plot that moves at the speed of a runaway carriage, then yes. It is charming, silly, and moves fast enough that you don't have to think about the logistics of the Duke's estate. If you want something serious or grounded, go find Les misérables or something else that wants to make you cry. The whole premise is absurd, obviously. Dolly Haas plays Patricia, and she really sells the whole 'boy' bit with way mor..."
Freddie Watts
Roger Burford, Curt Siodmak, Clifford Grey
United Kingdom
1934 · IMDb —
