Gentleman’s Fate (1931): Cast & Plot
Gentleman’s Fate is a 1931 crime drama directed by Mervyn LeRoy, starring John Gilbert as Giacomo Tomasulo, a.k.a. Jack Thomas, Frank Reicher and Louis Wolheim. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Mervyn LeRoy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Gentleman’s Fate About?
The premise of Gentleman’s Fate without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
It was a baby-faced blonde who turned Jack Thomas, gentleman, into Giacomo Tomasulo, killer! A bootlegger falls apart when his wife leaves him.
Gentleman’s Fate Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- prohibition era
- based on magazine story
- italian gangster
- saving the life of one's brother
- socialite
- extortion
- artichoke
- romantic betrayal
- meeting relatives for the first time
- marriage certificate
- pre code film
- reference to honeymoon
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- decoy
- class differences
- drunkenness
- heartbroken man
- rebound marriage
- broken engagement
- fatal gunshot wound
- innocent victim
- romantic rival
- stolen necklace
- newspaper society article
- orphan
- revenge murder
- emerald necklace
- gangster's moll
- based on short story of the same name
- blonde woman
- title co written by female
- truck hijacking
- brother brother bonding
- jealousy
- family lawyer
- necklace as a gift
- alias
- society wedding
- older brother
- gang war
- noir gangster
- family business
- hotel owner
- lost love
- climbing fire escape
- framed for theft
- banquet
- damaged reputation
- paid informant
- ends with death of protagonist
- false information
Gentleman’s Fate Cast & Characters
John Gilbert leads the cast as Giacomo Tomasulo, a.k.a. Jack Thomas, with Frank Reicher as Francesco Tomasulo and Louis Wolheim as Frank Tomasulo. Directed by Mervyn LeRoy; 14 actors are credited in all.
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Director Mervyn LeRoy
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John Gilbert as Giacomo Tomasulo, a.k.a. Jack Thomas -
Frank Reicher as Francesco Tomasulo - Louis Wolheim as Frank Tomasulo
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Leila Hyams as Marjorie Channing
Also Starring in Gentleman’s Fate
· 10 more- John Miljan Florio
- Ralph Ince Dante
- Anita Page Ruth Corrigan
- Marie Prevost Mabel
- Edward LeSaint Detective Meyers
- Paul Porcasi Papa Mario Giovanni
- George Cooper Mike
- Ferike Boros Angela
- Tenen Holtz Tony
- Leila Bennett Lunch Counter Attendant
Gentleman’s Fate Plot Summary
What happens in Gentleman’s Fate from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Jack Thomas (Giacomo Tomasulo) [John Gilbert] grows up believing he is an orphan, raised under the shadow of his guardian’s warnings about an elder brother in New Jersey, Frank Tomasulo, and a dying father, Francesco, both drawn into the bootlegging world of Prohibition. On Francesco’s deathbed, the old man passes along an emerald necklace as a final, cryptic gesture of family ties. Jack gives the jewel to his fiancée, Marjorie Channing [Leila Hyams], but the piece turns out to be stolen, a detail that will unravel the family’s careful façade.
Full summary
The whole story of Gentleman’s Fate, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Gentleman’s Fate?
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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What is the name of Jack Thomas's fiancée at the start of the film?
Cars in Gentleman’s Fate
3 cars on screen, including the 1926 Lincoln Model L and the unknown.
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1926 Lincoln Model L Minor role -
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unknown Background role
Gentleman’s Fate Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “El destino de un caballero” and “绅士的命运”.
- Also known as
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- El destino de un caballero
- 绅士的命运
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Gentleman’s Fate FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Gentleman’s Fate, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Gentleman’s Fate?
Gentleman’s Fate runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Gentleman’s Fate released?
Gentleman’s Fate was released on March 7, 1931.
Who directed Gentleman’s Fate?
Gentleman’s Fate was directed by Mervyn LeRoy.
More films by Mervyn LeRoy Who is in the cast of Gentleman’s Fate?
Gentleman’s Fate stars John Gilbert as Giacomo Tomasulo, a.k.a. Jack Thomas, Frank Reicher as Francesco Tomasulo and Louis Wolheim as Frank Tomasulo, among 14 credited actors.
Does Gentleman’s Fate have a post-credit scene?
No. Gentleman’s Fate has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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