Hyppolit, the Butler (1931): Cast & Plot
Hyppolit, the Butler is a 1931 romantic comedy directed by Steve Sekely, starring Gyula Csortos as Hyppolit, Gyula Kabos and Mici Haraszti. It runs 1 hour 12 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 12m (72 min)
- Director
- Steve Sekely
- Original language
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Hungarian - Studio
- Sonor Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Hyppolit, the Butler About?
The premise of Hyppolit, the Butler without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
An evergreen Hungarian comedy follows a newly wealthy, clueless transport magnate who tries to adopt a refined lifestyle for his humble origins. His plans collapse when his wife hires the sharp‑tongued butler Hyppolit, turning their world upside‑down. The film remains one of Hungary’s most beloved classics, regularly screened and widely enjoyed.
Hyppolit, the Butler Themes & Keywords
· 10 tags- character name in title
- daughter
- love
- female pedal pumping
- butler
- rich family
- onion
- musical duet
- snobbery
- petty bourgeois
Hyppolit, the Butler Cast & Characters
Gyula Csortos leads the cast as Hyppolit, with Gyula Kabos as Schneider Mátyás and Mici Haraszti as Schneider felesége. Directed by Steve Sekely; 19 actors are credited in all.
- Director Steve Sekely
- Gyula Csortos as Hyppolit
- Gyula Kabos as Schneider Mátyás
- Mici Haraszti as Schneider felesége
- Éva Fenyvessy as Terka, Schneider lánya
Also Starring in Hyppolit, the Butler
· 15 more- Pál Jávor Benedek István
- Gyula Gózon Makáts
- Sándor Góth Member of the Supreme Council
- Mici Erdélyi Mimi, Night Club Dancer
- Zoltán Makláry
- Gusztáv Vándory
- Marcsa Simon Julcsa
- Jenö Herczeg
- Ernõ Szenes Tóbiás
- Elvira Horváthy Physical Instructor
- László Rehberger Cook
- Lajos Gárdonyi
- István Bársony
- Ferenc Pázmán
- Andor Sárossy
More from Steve Sekely
More films directed by Steve Sekely: Kenner, The Day of the Triffids, Stronghold and Hollow Triumph.
Hyppolit, the Butler Plot Summary
What happens in Hyppolit, the Butler from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Schneider Mátyás is a typical parvenu, a once modest transportation entrepreneur who has climbed to wealth almost overnight. His sudden riches push him into a world of luxury and appearances, a world his wife, Schneider felesége, desperately wants to inhabit. She dreams of a refined, aristocratic lifestyle that looks the part, even if the roots of their upbringing remain far behind them.
Full summary
The whole story of Hyppolit, the Butler, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Hyppolit, the Butler?
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 kind of business made Schneider Mátyás rich almost overnight?
Hyppolit, the Butler Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Hyppolit a lakáj” and “Hyppolit, a lakáj”.
- Also known as
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- Hyppolit a lakáj
- Hyppolit, a lakáj
- Hippolyt, the Lackey
- Лакей Ипполит
- 管家海珀利特
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Hyppolit, the Butler FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Hyppolit, the Butler, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hyppolit, the Butler?
Hyppolit, the Butler runs 1 hour 12 minutes (72 minutes).
When was Hyppolit, the Butler released?
Hyppolit, the Butler was released on November 27, 1931.
Who directed Hyppolit, the Butler?
Hyppolit, the Butler was directed by Steve Sekely.
More films by Steve Sekely Who is in the cast of Hyppolit, the Butler?
Hyppolit, the Butler stars Gyula Csortos as Hyppolit, Gyula Kabos as Schneider Mátyás and Mici Haraszti as Schneider felesége, among 19 credited actors.
Does Hyppolit, the Butler have a post-credit scene?
No. Hyppolit, the Butler has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Hyppolit, the Butler in?
The original language of Hyppolit, the Butler is Hungarian.
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