Ruggles of Red Gap

Buy This Item Ruggles of Red Gap by Universal Studios  Available from Amazon  $14.98  on 11-26-2008     Charles Laughton is magnificent in this priceless comedic role as a proper English butler who is won over by the egalitarianism and joyfulness of American life. The actor's subtlety and reserve, and flawless comic timing make this one a winner. Yay, Charles Laughton! Reader Reviews Charles Laughton is sublime as Marmaduke Ruggles, long time British manservant to the Earl of Burnstead in the delightful comedy "Ruggles Of Red Gap. After years of servility Ruggles' services are won as a result of a poker bet to Egbert Floud of Red Gap, Washington played by Charlie Ruggles. Floud, a throwback to the days of the old West, is being cultured and refined while in Paris by his wife Effie played by a haughty and domineering Mary Boland. The plan is for Ruggles to accompany the Flouds back to Red Gap. With much hidden trepidation, the genteel Laughton assents to his new assignment in the frontier like Red Gap. Egbert, who is not used to the idea of servitude treats Laughton with cordiality and equality which is unfamiliar to him. When they arrive in Red Gap, Egbert's friendly attitude to Laughton has the locals perplexed. Laughton is refered to as "colonel" and the town believes that he is a retired English army officer. They treat him with respect. Even though Laughton realizes this is a ruse, he comes to appreciate this new set of circumstances and enjoys this new environment. Laughton becomes accepted by the Flouds and Egbert's mom "Ma" Petingill played hysterically by Maude Eburne. They are planning to set him up in his own restaurant in town. Laughton however feels his new found existence crashing down around him when he receives correspondence from the Earl, telling him that he will be coming to Red Gap to reclaim his services. All ends well when Laughton claims his independence and gets the blessing of the Earl to start a new life for himself in Red Gap.

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