Arthur

A drunken millionaire playboy becomes enamoured with a destitute shoplifter and seeks to flee his prearranged high‑society wedding, set against a backdrop of high society. The film is a comedy featuring Dudley Moore, Liza Minnelli and John Gielgud, and includes performances by them.

Arthur is a programme presented in the form of a movie. It falls under the comedy genre and is listed simply as a film‑type production. The title alone signals a light‑hearted offering, and the format is identified as a programme rather than a series. The story follows a wealthy, hard‑drinking playboy who becomes enamoured with a destitute shoplifter. As his affection deepens, he finds himself desperate to avoid an arranged marriage that would keep him tethered to high‑society expectations. The narrative centres on his attempts to break free from the impending nuptials while navigating the unlikely romance with the woman from a markedly different world. The film’s comedic tone is reinforced by a cast that includes Dudley Moore, Liza Minnelli and John Gielgud. Their involvement underlines the light, humorous approach to the plot’s romantic entanglements and social satire. Together, the trio brings the mismatched lovers and the absurdities of aristocratic obligations to life, delivering a straightforward, amusing tale of love across class lines.