The Butler's Dilemma (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1943, The Butler's Dilemma is a comedy film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. Rodney Playfair is persuaded, by a promise to meet his gambling debts, to impersonate a manservant named Chapman at his fiancée's house...
Who’s in it. The Butler's Dilemma stars Richard Hearne as Rodney Playfair, Francis L. Sullivan as Leo Carrington, Judy Kelly as Ann Carrington and Hermione Gingold as Aunt Sophie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, The Butler's Dilemma has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Butler's Dilemma page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Butler's Dilemma tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Butler's Dilemma (1943)?
- In GB, The Butler's Dilemma is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Butler's Dilemma worth watching?
- The Butler's Dilemma holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Butler's Dilemma?
- The Butler's Dilemma stars Richard Hearne, Francis L. Sullivan, Judy Kelly, Hermione Gingold and Henry Kendall.
- When was The Butler's Dilemma released?
- The Butler's Dilemma was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.