
In New England circa 1933, a niece is reported missing and presumed dead and Cabot Barr (George Arliss) summons his relatives to the family estate for a memorial service. Once there, Barr taunts each one, claiming their only interest in him is his money, and sends them away when the report about the niece proves to be false.

If you want to spend eighty minutes watching a sassy old man roast his entire terrible family from beyond the grave, yes, The Last Gentleman is absolutely worth your time tonight. People who love quirky 1930s dialogue and eccentric old characters will have a blast, but if you hate stagey movies where people talk in pos...

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"If you want to spend eighty minutes watching a sassy old man roast his entire terrible family from beyond the grave, yes, The Last Gentleman is absolutely worth your time tonight. People who love quirky 1930s dialogue and eccentric old characters will have a blast, but if you hate stagey movies where people talk in posh accents in big dusty rooms, you should probably stay far away. 🍿 Honestly, I put this on expecting a dry melodrama. Instead, I got George Arliss being incredibly petty, and I lo..."
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