The New Gentlemen (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1929, The New Gentlemen is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Jacques Feyder, running about 123 minutes.
What it’s about. The plot focuses on Gaillac (Albert Prejean), an electrician employed by the Paris Opera. In love with gorgeous ballerina Suzanne (Gaby Morlay), Gaillac must play second fiddle to Suzanne's wealthy "protector," powerful politician Count Montoire (Henry Roussell). When the Opera personnel go on strike, Gaillac is appointed leader of the strikers, doing his job so well that he is ultimately elected Secretary of Labor in the French cabinet. Now on equal footing with Montoire, Gaillac is at last a "worthy" suitor for Suzanne -- who can't make up her mind between her two well-connected admirers, leading to a political rivalry the likes of which Paris has never seen. This harmless political satire ended up being banned by the French government for undermining "the dignity of Parliament and its ministers". (moviefone.com)
Who’s in it. The New Gentlemen stars Albert Préjean as Jacques Gaillac, Gaby Morlay as Susanne Verrier, Charles Barrois as Theatre director and Henry Roussel as Comte de Montoire Grandpre, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The New Gentlemen has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The New Gentlemen page.
If you liked it. Fans of The New Gentlemen tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The New Gentlemen (1929)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The New Gentlemen change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The New Gentlemen worth watching?
- The New Gentlemen holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The New Gentlemen?
- The New Gentlemen stars Albert Préjean, Gaby Morlay, Charles Barrois, Henry Roussel and Léon Arvel.
- When was The New Gentlemen released?
- The New Gentlemen was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.