The read
It runs a compact 1h 30m.
Synopsis
Set during the years between the "Rebecca" trial and the writing of Du Maurier's short story "The Birds", including her relationship with her husband Frederick 'Boy' Browning, and her largely unrequited infatuations with American publishing tycoon's wife Ellen Doubleday and the actress Gertrude Lawrence.
Ratings
IMDb6.5/10
23 audience votes
Key crew
- Clare BeavanDirector
- Margaret ForsterWriter
- Amy JenkinsWriter
- Tom SmailOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Geraldine SomervilleDaphne Du Maurier
- Elizabeth McGovernEllen Doubleday
- Janet McTeerGertrude Lawrence
- Natalie BestMaid
- Felicity MontaguDirector, 'September Tide'
- Andrew HavillTommy Browning
- Christopher MalcolmNelson Doubleday
- Malcolm SinclairNoel Coward
- Tim AhernDickie
- Nicholas MurchieNew York Prosecutor
- Jay TaylorEvan Davies - Actor, 'September Tide'
- Jenny HoweTod