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to attend Arthur's engagement party. Hobson confides in Linda that he senses Arthur loves her. Linda crashes the party, held at the estate of Arthur's father, and she and Arthur eventually spend time alone together, which is tracked by both families. Hobson is later hospitalized, and Arthur rushes to his side, vowing to care for the person who has long cared for him. After several weeks, Hobson dies, and then Arthur, who has been sober the entire time, goes on a
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While visiting his grandmother, Martha, Arthur shares his feelings for Linda, but is warned again that he will be disowned if he does not marry Susan. Hobson, who has been more like a father to him than Arthur's real father, realizes that Arthur is beginning to grow up, and secretly encourages Linda
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was also considered for Arthur. Initially, Gordon wanted Moore to perform the role with an American accent, but this proved contentious as Moore had trouble doing so and eventually convinced Gordon to let him use his natural English accent. While some critiques objected to the obvious difference in
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A wounded Arthur announces in the church that there will be no wedding then passes out soon after. Later, Linda attends to his wounds, and they discuss living a life of poverty. A horrified Martha tells Arthur that he can have his fortune, because no Bach has ever been
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The film had a disappointing opening at the box office but improved its performance over its run, becoming the seventh highest-grossing film of the summer. It eventually earned over $ 95 million domestically, making it the
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Susan Johnson, the daughter of a business acquaintance of his father. He does not love Susan, but his family feels that she will make him finally grow up. During a shopping trip in
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the film, but writer-director Steven Gordon did not feel comfortable with his lack of experience in composing for film and the job was given to
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stepped in. Promoting the film proved to be a challenge; reportedly six ad campaigns were discarded before a final one was decided upon.
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accent between Arthur and his biological father, others were quick to catch the deeper implication that Hobson taught Arthur to speak.
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hosted a special sneak preview of the film's 40th anniversary celebration, which was planned for the 2021 Oscar Special.
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The film received critical acclaim upon its release and is considered by many as one of the best films of 1981. On the
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Arthur Bach is a spoiled alcoholic man-child from New York City, who likes to be driven in his chauffeured
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impersonating Dudley Moore) is shown intoxicated and is informed that he has cirrhosis of the liver.
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to a wealthy heiress but ends up falling for a common working-class young woman from
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in the lead role. Brand confirmed this during his March 10, 2009, appearance on
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as Arthur Bach, a drunken New York City millionaire who is on the brink of an
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Peter Allen, Burt Bacharach, Christopher Cross, and Carole Bayer Sager
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Lyrics by Carole Bayer Sager, Christopher Cross, and Peter Allen
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Lyrics by Carole Bayer Sager, Christopher Cross, and Peter Allen
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with an American actor in mind. Prior to the casting of Moore,
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Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
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The film earned over $ 95 million domestically, making it the
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She turned down the soft female leads in hits such as
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Index

Arthur Bach

Steve Gordon
Robert Greenhut
Dudley Moore
Liza Minnelli
John Gielgud
Susan E. Morse
Burt Bacharach
Orion Pictures
Warner Bros.
romantic comedy
Steve Gordon
Dudley Moore
arranged marriage
Queens
fourth highest-grossing film of 1981
Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)
Academy Award for Best Original Song
Christopher Cross
Burt Bacharach
Carole Bayer Sager
Peter Allen
Sir John Gielgud
Best Supporting Actor
Academy Awards
Best Actor
Best Original Screenplay
Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
Central Park

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