Knight these orders has its own criteria for eligibility, but knighthood is generally granted by a head of state, monarch, or prelate to selected persons to recognise some meritorious achievement, as in the British honours system, often for service to the Church or country. The modern female equivalent in the United Kingdom is Dame. Historically, the ideals of chivalry were popularized in medieval literature, particularly the literary cycles known as the Matter of France, relating to the legendary companions of Charlemagne, and the Matter of Britain, relating to the legend of King Arthur. The word "knight", from Old English "cniht" ("boy"
What a Man (1930 film) What a Man (1930 film) What a Man is a 1930 American romantic comedy film directed by George Crone and starring Reginald Denny, Miriam Seegar and Harvey Clark. It was an adaptation of the play "They All Want Something" by Courtenay Savage, which was itself based on a novel by E.J. Rath. A separate Spanish language version "Thus Is Life" was made at the same time. The film was remade in 1938 as "Merrily We Live". It is also known by the alternative title The Gentleman Chauffeur. A British ex-Grenadier Guards officer moves to America, but struggles to find work.