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Ruggles of Red Gap (1935): Cast

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Ruggles of Red Gap is a 1935 comedy directed by Leo McCarey, starring Charles Laughton as Marmaduke Ruggles, Roland Young and Charles Ruggles. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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Ruggles of Red Gap (1935) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Leo McCarey
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Ruggles of Red Gap About?

The premise of Ruggles of Red Gap without spoilers.

Marmaduke Ruggles, a genteel English butler who serves an Earl, loses a poker game to a coarse American cattle baron and is taken to the United States. In the unfamiliar frontier, he gradually adapts to American life, accidentally becomes a popular local figure, and finds love amid the cultural clash.

Ruggles of Red Gap Themes & Keywords

· 24 tags
  • washington state
  • fish out of water
  • self discovery
  • national film registry
  • butler
  • 1900s
  • millionaire
  • nouveau riche
  • gettysburg address
  • valet
  • small town
  • paris france
+12 more
  • marriage
  • culture clash
  • screwball comedy
  • party
  • train station
  • restaurant
  • fired from a job
  • mother daughter relationship
  • engagement
  • class differences
  • mistaken identity
  • love at first sight
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Cast & crew

Ruggles of Red Gap Cast & Characters

Charles Laughton leads the cast as Marmaduke Ruggles, with Roland Young as Earl of Burnstead and Charles Ruggles as Egbert Floud. Directed by Leo McCarey; 20 actors are credited in all.

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Ruggles of Red Gap FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Ruggles of Red Gap, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Ruggles of Red Gap?

Ruggles of Red Gap runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Ruggles of Red Gap released?

Ruggles of Red Gap was released on March 8, 1935.

Who directed Ruggles of Red Gap?

Ruggles of Red Gap was directed by Leo McCarey.

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Who is in the cast of Ruggles of Red Gap?

Ruggles of Red Gap stars Charles Laughton as Marmaduke Ruggles, Roland Young as Earl of Burnstead and Charles Ruggles as Egbert Floud, among 20 credited actors.

Does Ruggles of Red Gap have a post-credit scene?

No. Ruggles of Red Gap has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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