What the Butler Saw (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1950, What the Butler Saw is a comedy film directed by Godfrey Grayson, running about 61 minutes. “Get an eyeful of this!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An Earl returns from a tropical island and discovers the daughter of the tribal King has stowed away in his luggage.
Who’s in it. What the Butler Saw stars Edward Rigby as The Earl, Henry Mollison as Bembridge, Mercy Haystead as Lapis and Eleanor Hallam as Lady Mary, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, What the Butler Saw has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch What the Butler Saw page.
If you liked it. Fans of What the Butler Saw tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch What the Butler Saw (1950)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for What the Butler Saw change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is What the Butler Saw worth watching?
- What the Butler Saw holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in What the Butler Saw?
- What the Butler Saw stars Edward Rigby, Henry Mollison, Mercy Haystead, Eleanor Hallam and Peter Burton.
- When was What the Butler Saw released?
- What the Butler Saw was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 61 minutes.