Lord of the Manor is a 1933 British comedy film directed by Henry Edwards and starring Betty Stockfeld, Frederick Kerr and Henry Wilcoxon. It was written by Dorothy Rowan based on the 1928 play of the same title by John Hastings Turner, and was made at British and Dominion Elstree Studios as a quota film for release by Paramount Pictures. The film's sets were designed by Wilfred Arnold.
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Plot summary
During a party at a country house, a number of the guests switch their romantic partners.
Cast
Betty Stockfeld as Barbara Fleeter
Frederick Kerr as Sir Henry Bovey
Henry Wilcoxon as Jim Bridge
Kate Cutler as Lady Bovey
Frank Bertram as George Tover
Joan Marion as Kitty Carvell
April Dawn as Lily Tover
Deering Wells as Robert Bovey
David Horne as General Sir George Fleeter
Frederick Ross as Bartlett
Stanley Vine as Atwic
Reception
Kine Weekly wrote: "The film depends to a great extent on its dialogue for its humour, but good movement is nevertheless maintained. The acting is far above the average, and the perfect types suggested by Fred Kerr, Betty Stockfeld, David Horne and Kate Cutler enable the gentle and typically English comedy and sentiments to register. ... The involved but nevertheless clever and amusing story works out neatly, and the situations are handled with skill and point by a brilliant group of artistes."
The Daily Film Renter wrote: "Action on stagy lines as result of uninspired direction, but quota of witty lines and amusing situations create much entertainment. Superb performance by late Fred Kerr as choleric baronet. ... As a film, this effort is negligible, but by virtue of its plentiful supply of witty lines and genuinely amusing situations, it will probably cause kinema patrons much entertainment."
Picture Show wrote: "Leisurely, amusing comedy, dominated by the delightful characterisation of Fred Kerr, whose death has meant a great loss to our screen. Beautifully set and well cast."