His Grace Gives Notice (novel)

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His Grace Gives Notice is a 1922 comedy novel by Lady Laura Troubridge. A butler tries to hide the fact that he has recently inherited a title and an estate so that he can continue to romance the daughter of the house where he is in service. [1]

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The novel was adapted into films twice. In 1924, a silent version His Grace Gives Notice was directed by W.P. Kellino. In 1933, a sound adaptation His Grace Gives Notice directed by George A. Cooper was released.

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  1. Shafer p.112

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