The Amateur Gentleman_
"A PICTURE AS ONLY THE MOST LOVABLE OF ACTORS COULD GIVE TO THE SCREEN."
Barbanas Barty inherits some money, sets off to London, meets and falls in love with Lady Cleone Meredith, and this does not set well with Sir Mortiner Carnaby, who has eyes on the fair lady himself. Barnaby becomes friend with Viscount Devehon, buys a horse from him and enters it in the big steeplechase. Sir Mortimer takes steps to rid society of the presence of this non-gentleman.
Starring
Richard Barthelmess, Dorothy Dunbar, Gardner James
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Amateur Gentleman was released 100 years ago in 1926.
Overview
Barbanas Barty inherits some money, sets off to London, meets and falls in love with Lady Cleone Meredith, and this does not set well with Sir Mortiner Carna...
The Amateur Gentleman is a Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 20m.
CAST (14)
Richard Barthelmess
Barnabas Barty
Dorothy Dunbar
Lady Cleone Meredith
Gardner James
Ronald Barrymaine
Nigel Barrie
Sir Mortimer Carnaby
Brandon Hurst
Peterby
John Miljan
Viscount John Devenham
Edwards Davis
John Barty
Billie Bennett
Duchess of Camberhurst
Herbert Grimwood
Jasper Gaunt
Gino Corrado
Prince Regent
Sidney De Gray
Captain Chumley
JS
John S. Peters
Captain Slingsby (as John Peters)
Ernie Adams
Dandy (uncredited)
Samuel S. Hinds
Charles - Marquis of Jerningham (uncredited)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
80 min (1h 20m)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Amateur Gentleman about?
Barbanas Barty inherits some money, sets off to London, meets and falls in love with Lady Cleone Meredith, and this does not set well with Sir Mortiner Carnaby, who has eyes on the fair lady himself. Barnaby becomes friend with Viscount Devehon, buys a horse from him and enters it in the big steeplechase. Sir Mortimer takes steps to rid society of the presence of this non-gentleman.
How long is The Amateur Gentleman?
The Amateur Gentleman has a runtime of 80 minutes (1h 20m).
Who stars in The Amateur Gentleman?
The cast of The Amateur Gentleman includes Richard Barthelmess, Dorothy Dunbar, Gardner James, Nigel Barrie, Brandon Hurst.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Romance
