Lord Jeff (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1938, Lord Jeff is a drama and crime film directed by Sam Wood, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Spoiled child Geoffrey Bramer teams up with a pair of small time crooks to pose as an aristocrat and steal jewelry from exclusive shops. During a a caper, Geoffrey is caught and is sentenced to a reformatory where young men are trained to be sailors. He is befriended by model in-mate Terry O'Mulvaney but soon starts to get them both in trouble.
Who’s in it. Lord Jeff stars Freddie Bartholomew as Geoffrey Braemer, Mickey Rooney as Terry O'Mulvaney, Charles Coburn as Captain Briggs and Herbert Mundin as Bosun 'Crusty' Jelks, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Lord Jeff has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lord Jeff page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lord Jeff tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lord Jeff (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lord Jeff change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lord Jeff worth watching?
- Lord Jeff holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Lord Jeff?
- Lord Jeff stars Freddie Bartholomew, Mickey Rooney, Charles Coburn, Herbert Mundin and Terry Kilburn.
- When was Lord Jeff released?
- Lord Jeff was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.