The Amateur Gentleman_
A former boxing champion, now an innkeeper, is accused of stealing a watch from a party of guests at his inn, who happen to be members of English royalty. The old man is arrested and thrown in prison. His son, knowing that his father didn't steal the watch and suspecting a frame-up, follows the royal party to London, where he poses as a wealthy "gentleman" and insinuates himself into the English court in an effort to find out who framed his father and why.
Starring
Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Elissa Landi, Gordon Harker
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Douglas Fairbanks Jr. stars as John Beverley aka Barnabas Barty in The Amateur Gentleman.
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Year context
The Amateur Gentleman was released 90 years ago in 1936.
Overview
A former boxing champion, now an innkeeper, is accused of stealing a watch from a party of guests at his inn, who happen to be members of English royalty. Th...
The Amateur Gentleman is a Adventure film with a runtime of 1h 42m.
CAST (18)
Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
John Beverley aka Barnabas Barty
Elissa Landi
Lady Cleone Meredith
Gordon Harker
Natty Bell
Basil Sydney
Louis Chichester
Hugh Williams
Lord Ronald Meredith
Irene Browne
Lady Huntstanton
Athole Stewart
Marquess of Comberhurst
Coral Browne
Pauline Darville
Margaret Lockwood
Georgina Huntstanton
Esme Percy
John Townsend
FB
Frank Bertram
Belcher
GD
Gilbert Davis
Prince Regent
Frank Pettingell
John Barty
June Duprez
Bit Part (uncredited)
Marius Goring
Bit Part (uncredited)
John Singer
Boy (uncredited)
Olga Edwardes
Maid at Inn (uncredited)
Frank Atkinson
Law Enforcer (uncredited)
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What is The Amateur Gentleman about?
A former boxing champion, now an innkeeper, is accused of stealing a watch from a party of guests at his inn, who happen to be members of English royalty. The old man is arrested and thrown in prison. His son, knowing that his father didn't steal the watch and suspecting a frame-up, follows the royal party to London, where he poses as a wealthy "gentleman" and insinuates himself into the English court in an effort to find out who framed his father and why.
How long is The Amateur Gentleman?
The Amateur Gentleman has a runtime of 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Who stars in The Amateur Gentleman?
The cast of The Amateur Gentleman includes Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Elissa Landi, Gordon Harker, Basil Sydney, Hugh Williams.
What is the rating of The Amateur Gentleman?
The Amateur Gentleman has a rating of 4.0 out of 10 based on 1 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Adventure