this be one of my favorite comedy ever . not want to condone the uninspiring lifestyle of it hero and but take for what it worth and not a trivialize alcoholism and the movie be simply a lot of fun . it tell the unlikely tale of a perpetually drunk and irresponsible 40 something bachelor name arthur who be set to inherit a vast fortune and but only if he marry susan and choose because the family think she might make something of him . arthur proposes and but then unwisely fall for linda and a waitress and petty thief . dudley moore be perfect a arthur and the world most endearing drunk and whose antic be a laugh a minute . admittedly and moore be arthur and i agree with those who can imagine no other actor in the role . the lady of the piece be also well portray . liza minnelli sparkle a linda and and her on screen chemistry with moore be great . jill clayburgh play susan and the wealthy and more appropriate woman choose for arthur . however and this film be literally make by sir john gielgud and who portray arthur sarcastic but moral butler and hobson . it obvious these two have have a great mutual affection during hobson longtime employment . hobson be arthur best friend and purveyor of unsolicited commentary and advice . the most interesting relationship in this film be not arthur romance at all and but his unusual rapport with this witty and of course perpetually disapprove servant . it the butler you will remember best long after the closing credit roll .