Brother Alfred
| Industry | Film production |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Elstree , United Kingdom |
| Products | Films |
Brother Alfred is a 1932 British comedy film helmed by director Henry Edwards and featuring performances from Gene Gerrard, Molly Lamont, and Elsie Randolph. The film adapts the 1913 theatrical work of the same name authored by P.G. Wodehouse and Herbert Westbrook. Produced under the banner of British International Pictures, the movie was filmed at their Elstree Studios, with art director David Rawnsley responsible for the set designs.
Synopsis
Following the discovery of him embracing a maid by his fiancée, their engagement is terminated. In an effort to regain her affection, he assumes the identity of an invented twin brother.
Cast
- Gene Gerrard as George Lattaker
- Molly Lamont as Stella
- Elsie Randolph as Mamie
- Bobbie Comber as Billy Marshall
- Clifford Heatherley as Prince Sachsberg
- Hal Gordon as Harold Voles
- Henry Wenman as Uncle George
- Adele Blanche as Pilbeam
- James Carew as Mr. Marshall
- Hugh E. Wright as Sydney
- Harvey Braban as Denis
- Maurice Colbourne as Equerry
- Toni Edgar-Bruce as Mrs. Vandaline
Critical reception
Allmovie commented that "Musical comedy star Gene Gerard effortlessly navigates his role in this 1932 British programmer."