---
title: "Harry and the Butler"
year: 1961
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/harry-and-the-butler-1961"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 57911
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 101
community_rating: 6.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Harry and the Butler (1961) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/harry-and-the-butler-1961

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Harry and the Butler is a film first released in 1961. Catalogued under Family, Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Bent Christensen Filmproduktion. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A simple shop porter inherits money and hires a distinguished butler to care for him."

### Why Watch
- Features a gentle comedic tone.
- Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.

### Caveats & Content Note
- Financial matters involve fiscal blood suckers.
- Tone & Suitability: It is a family and comedy film offering a gentle tone.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: gentle, comedy, family

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/harry-and-the-butler-1961#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Bent Christensen
- **Networks / Studios**: Bent Christensen Filmproduktion

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Osvald Helmuth** as *Harry Adamsen*
- **Ebbe Rode** as *Butler Fabricius*
- **Gunnar Lauring** as *Biskoppen*
- **Lily Broberg** as *Trine*
- **Olaf Ussing** as *Krause*
- **Palle Kirk** as *Heisenberg*
- **Lise Ringheim**
- **Henning Moritzen**
- **Aage Fønss**
- **Ejner Federspiel**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the film about?
A simple shop porter is bequeathed a sum by an unknown relative and decides to engage a butler.

### Q: When was the film released?
The film was released in 1961.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Bent Christensen.

### Q: Did the film receive any major nominations?
It was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.

### Q: Was the film entered into any festivals?
It was entered into the 1962 Cannes Film Festival.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Harry and the Butler — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/57911)
- [Harry and the Butler - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_and_the_Butler)
- [Harry and the Butler (2018) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/445388-harry-and-the-butler)
- [Harry and the Butler (2016) Film, Titulky ke stažení, Recenze…](https://osobnosti.najdise.cz/harry-and-the-butler-film-titulky-recenze-csfd-236987)

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