Watch Ealing Rarities: The Impassive Footman

Ealing Rarities: The Impassive Footman is a British film that was released in 1932. It is a comedy of manners that follows the story of a young man named Tony, who works as a footman for an aristocratic family. The film is directed by Maurice Elvey, and stars Owen Nares and Betty Stockfeld in the lead roles. The story begins with the introduction of Tony (Owen Nares), who is working as a footman for the aristocratic family, the de Voises. He is a very skilled and well-trained worker who takes his job very seriously. He is also very good-looking and charming, and he is admired by all the female staff at the de Voises. However, he is also very unemotional and impassive, and he does not show any feelings or emotions, which earns him the nickname 'The Impassive Footman'.

One day, Tony is assigned to wait on Lady de Voise (Betty Stockfeld), who is the matriarch of the de Voise family. Lady de Voise is a very strong-willed and independent woman who does not like to be bossed around by anyone. However, she is intrigued by Tony's demeanor, and she finds herself attracted to him. Tony, on the other hand, is also attracted to Lady de Voise, but he does not show any emotions or make any advances towards her.

Over time, Lady de Voise continues to be fascinated by Tony's impassive demeanor, and she goes out of her way to try and get a reaction from him. She even goes to the extent of trying to make him jealous by flirting with other men in his presence. Despite her best efforts, Tony remains stoic and shows no signs of jealousy or emotion. This infuriates Lady de Voise, who decides to take matters into her own hands and get Tony fired from his job.

Tony is devastated by his dismissal, but he decides to put on a brave face and move on with his life. He goes to work for a new family, who he finds to be very kind and appreciative of his work. However, Lady de Voise soon realizes that she has made a mistake in firing Tony, and she goes to great lengths to try and win him back. She even goes so far as to throw a grand party in his honor, where she embarrasses herself in front of everyone by trying to seduce him.

The film concludes with a heartfelt reconciliation between Tony and Lady de Voise, as they both come to realize how much they mean to each other. The Impassive Footman is a charming and witty comedy of manners that will delight viewers with its clever humor and entertaining characters. Fans of classic British cinema will enjoy this film for its unique brand of humor and its lighthearted storyline that is sure to put a smile on your face.