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Cast
Richard Barthelmess
as Barnabas Barty
Dorothy Dunbar
as Lady Cleone Meredith
Gardner James
as Ronald Barrymaine
Nigel Barrie
as Sir Mortimer Carnaby
Brandon Hurst
as Peterby
John Miljan
as Viscount John Devenham
Edwards Davis
as John Barty
Billie Bennett
as Duchess of Camberhurst
Herbert Grimwood
as Jasper Gaunt
Gino Corrado
as Prince Regent
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1926
Runtime1h 20m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Romance
Votes1
DirectorSidney Olcott
WritersTom Miranda, Lillie Hayward
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Amateur Gentleman
About The Amateur Gentleman
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.
Directed by Sidney Olcott, The Amateur Gentleman leans on a strong ensemble — Richard Barthelmess, Dorothy Dunbar, Gardner James — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1926.
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