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Family comedy

Harry and the Butler (1961): Cast

Harry and the Butler (1961) movie poster

Harry and the Butler is a 1961 family comedy directed by Bent Christensen, starring Osvald Helmuth as Harry Adamsen, Ebbe Rode and Lily Broberg. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes.

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Harry and the Butler (1961) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 41m (101 min)
Director
Bent Christensen
Genres
Comedy , Family
Original language
Danish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Harry and the Butler About?

The premise of Harry and the Butler without spoilers.

A gentle comedy about social harmony. Harry, a shop porter played by Helmuth, inherits a sum from an unknown relative after navigating tax officials. He hires a refined butler whose aristocratic manners and generous nature blend with Harry’s circle of pub friends and quirky neighborhood kids, creating warm, humorous moments.

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Cast & crew

Harry and the Butler Cast & Characters

Osvald Helmuth leads the cast as Harry Adamsen, with Ebbe Rode as Butler Fabricius and Lily Broberg as Trine. Directed by Bent Christensen; 19 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Bent Christensen

More films directed by Bent Christensen: The Goldcabbage Family Gets the Vote, The Only Way, Neighbors and Støvsugerbanden.

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Harry and the Butler Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Harry et son valet” and “哈利与管家”.

Also known as
  • Harry et son valet
  • 哈利与管家

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Harry and the Butler FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Harry and the Butler, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Harry and the Butler?

Harry and the Butler runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

When was Harry and the Butler released?

Harry and the Butler was released on September 7, 1961.

Who directed Harry and the Butler?

Harry and the Butler was directed by Bent Christensen.

More films by Bent Christensen

Who is in the cast of Harry and the Butler?

Harry and the Butler stars Osvald Helmuth as Harry Adamsen, Ebbe Rode as Butler Fabricius and Lily Broberg as Trine, among 19 credited actors.

Does Harry and the Butler have a post-credit scene?

No. Harry and the Butler has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Harry and the Butler in?

The original language of Harry and the Butler is Danish.

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