A Gentleman at Heart (1942): Cast & Plot
A Gentleman at Heart is a 1942 comedy directed by Ray McCarey, starring Milton Berle as Lucky Cullen, Cesar Romero and J. Carrol Naish. It runs 1 hour 6 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 6m (66 min)
- Director
- Ray McCarey
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- 20th Century Fox
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Gentleman at Heart About?
The premise of A Gentleman at Heart without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When bookie Milton Berle unexpectedly inherits a New York City art gallery, he teams up with Cesar Romero to embark on an art‑forgery venture. Ray McCarey’s 1942 comedy also features Carole Landis, J. Carrol Naish, Steven Geray, Richard Derr, Rose Hobart, Elisha Cook Jr., Chick Chandler, Francis Pierlot and Jerome Cowan.
A Gentleman at Heart Themes & Keywords
· 32 tags- b movie
- gambling
- gambler
- racetrack bookie
- 1940s
- racetrack tout
- art shop
- deception
- chiseler
- police officer
- manipulate
- art forger
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- forgery
- art gallery
- auction
- auctioneer
- auction bidder
- cigarette smoking
- reprisal
- retribution
- farce
- police detective
- schemer
- art expert
- new york city
- newspaper story
- newspaper reporter
- culture
- high society
- hustler
- hustling
- love
A Gentleman at Heart Cast & Characters
Milton Berle leads the cast as Lucky Cullen, with Cesar Romero as Tony Miller and J. Carrol Naish as Gigi. Directed by Ray McCarey; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ray McCarey
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Milton Berle as Lucky Cullen -
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J. Carrol Naish as Gigi -
Steven Geray as Don Fernando
Also Starring in A Gentleman at Heart
· 13 more- Elisha Cook Jr. Genius
- Carole Landis Helen Mason
- Richard Derr Stewart Haines
- Rose Hobart Claire Barrington
- Chick Chandler Louie
- Jerome Cowan Finchley
- Francis Pierlot Appleby
- Bess Flowers Bidder at Art Auction (uncredited)
- Charles Lane Holloway
- Syd Saylor Lighthouse
- Matt Mchugh Joe
- Kane Richmond Steve-Detective
- William Halligan Higgins
A Gentleman at Heart Plot Summary
What happens in A Gentleman at Heart from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Lucky Cullen, [Milton Berle], gets into trouble when his boss, Tony Miller, [Cesar Romero], discovers that Lucky has bet (and lost) $5,000 under a false identity. Tony gives Lucky 24 hours to settle the debt, setting a clock that threads through the film with a mix of pressure and wit. The money matter kicks off a chain of choices that pull Lucky into a world of art, deception, and high-stakes risk.
Full summary
The whole story of A Gentleman at Heart, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know A Gentleman at Heart?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actor plays the gambler Lucky Cullen?
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A Gentleman at Heart FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of A Gentleman at Heart, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Gentleman at Heart?
A Gentleman at Heart runs 1 hour 6 minutes (66 minutes).
When was A Gentleman at Heart released?
A Gentleman at Heart was released on January 16, 1942.
Who directed A Gentleman at Heart?
A Gentleman at Heart was directed by Ray McCarey.
More films by Ray McCarey Who is in the cast of A Gentleman at Heart?
A Gentleman at Heart stars Milton Berle as Lucky Cullen, Cesar Romero as Tony Miller and J. Carrol Naish as Gigi, among 17 credited actors.
Does A Gentleman at Heart have a post-credit scene?
No. A Gentleman at Heart has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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