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Splendid lead performances and a well-crafted, witty script make this adaptation of the Frederick Lonsdale play a delight.
Comedy 1944 79 mins
Director: Clive Brook
Overview
Splendid lead performances and a drily witty script are what make this adaptation of the Frederick Lonsdale play such a delight. A Victorian society belle plans on putting her beau to the test as a suitable husband - she just doesn't expect his best friend and a pickle heiress to turn up at her Scottish retreat as well. Clive Brook, Beatrice Lillie, Googie Withers and Roland Culver shine in this elegantly realised comedy of manners.
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