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Before Knives Out, there was this cranky old lawyer cracking cases in 74 minutes flat.
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Grumpy (1930)

Creaky whodunitGrandpa energyPre-Code sass

Overview

ComedyMysteryCrime

A crotchety, old ex-attorney solves the violent theft of a priceless diamond from his nephew.

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old manjewelry heist

Standout Aspects

Acting

Cyril Maude's theatrical grumble is the whole show.

Direction

Cukor's first feature—already coaxing charm from crotchets.

Best for:Solo: Quiet afternoon with tea and zero expectations.·Rewatch: Film history nerds tracking Cukor's early moves.
George Cukor

Director

George Cukor

ReleasedAug 1, 1930
Runtime1h 14m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitylow
Tonelight
Feellight
Paramount Pictures

Top Cast

Cyril Maude

Cyril Maude

'Grumpy' Bullivant

Phillips Holmes

Phillips Holmes

Ernest Heron

Frances Dade

Frances Dade

Virginia Bullivant

Paul Lukas

Paul Lukas

Berci

Halliwell Hobbes

Halliwell Hobbes

Ruddick

Paul Cavanagh

Paul Cavanagh

Chamberlin Jarvis

Olaf Hytten

Olaf Hytten

Keble

Robert Bolder

Robert Bolder

Merridew

Colin Kenny

Colin Kenny

Dawson

Boyd Irwin

Boyd Irwin

Bit (uncredited)

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

This was George Cukor's feature directorial debut—he'd later direct The Philadelphia Story and My Fair Lady.

Cultural

Cyril Maude originated the role on Broadway in 1923; this film preserves his stage performance for posterity.

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