Movies and TvShows featuring "impoverished-nobility" theme.

In post-World War I England, Dr. Faraday visits Hundreds Hall, a once-grand country estate. He becomes intrigued by the Ayres family who reside there, including the mother, her children, and a ghostly presence. As he delves deeper into the history of the house, strange and unsettling events unfold, blurring the line between reality and the supernatural.

In Ninotchka, a Russian envoy sent to Paris to sell jewels finds herself falling in love with a charming playboy. As she begins to question her loyalty to her country and her commitment to communism, hilarious and romantic situations ensue.

Set in 19th-century India, the film follows the decline of a wealthy aristocrat, his struggle with financial difficulties, and his deep love for music.

In 18th-century France, a young woman joins a convent seeking solace but instead finds herself subjected to religious abuse and sadistic cruelty. She must navigate the oppressive and manipulative atmosphere of the convent, facing rejection from her mother, a mother superior who takes pleasure in humiliation, and a malevolent nun who holds power over the entire convent. As she struggles with her own religious beliefs and the torment inflicted upon her, she uncovers dark secrets and fights to maintain her sanity and assert her rights as a woman.

Three Comrades is a melodrama set in Germany during the Weimar Republic. The story follows three friends, Robert, Otto, and Gottfried, as they navigate the challenges of post-war Germany. The friends, who are all war veterans, struggle with poverty, disillusionment, and the rise of Nazism. They find solace and support in their friendship and in their relationships with a bedridden woman named Pat and her pianist sister, Celia. As the political climate becomes more unstable, their loyalty to one another and their desire for a better future are put to the test.

A husband, exasperated by his wife, spanks her without paying attention to the open window in front of which he is. He is annoyingly surprised to discover the next day that the scene has been photographed by a neighbor, and that the image is circulating in Paris. A debate then ensues: is this an opportunity to call for revolt or a welcome manifestation of marital authority?

In 'Give the Devil His Due,' a man in need of money makes a deal with the devil, resulting in a series of comedic and fantastical adventures. With the help of his friends, he must navigate through deceit, manipulation, and the supernatural to come out on top.

After Japan's defeat in the war, the Anjo family lose their peerage and wealth. Since their mansion is due to pass into the hands of a creditor, the family holds one last ball before leaving.

An eccentric man endangers himself when he makes advances toward the girlfriend of a saloon keeper.

Lover's Prayer is a coming-of-age story centered around a teenage boy who falls in love with a green-eyed blonde and navigates through love triangles, sexual tension, and the complexities of Russian nobility.

Raphaël de Valentin is a tormented, hopeless and penniless young aristocrat. An old antique dealer gives him a sorrowful skin that has the power to grant all the wishes of its owner. But he warns him: with each wish granted, the size of the skin will shrink.

Baron Osvaldo Lambertenghi is forced to sell his ancestral castle, staying on as a bellboy when it's converted into a hotel. However he becomes vampirized when his mysterious uncle comes to stay.

A young British nobleman, impoverished and desperate, clings to the hope that either a prizefighter or a racehorse in which he holds interests can save his fortunes.

When Mousehood Was in Flower is a delightful animated short film that takes place in the Middle Ages. It follows the story of an impoverished nobleman who must participate in a jousting tournament to pay his overdue taxes. Along the way, he encounters various challenges and meets talking animals who help him on his journey. With its humor, catchy songs, and heartwarming storyline, this film is sure to entertain viewers of all ages.

After immigrating to America, a handful of European nobles find themselves living and working as common laborers. They join together one night a week to maintain the Continental style they once were accustomed to.