The read
It runs a compact 56m.
Synopsis
The only period comedy written by Noel Coward. France, 1736. Two distinguished families are celebrating the engagement of their children. The young couple are putting on a brave face, but neither is happy. Adrienne, daughter of the Compte, is secretly in love with her father's penniless secretary, while Miguel, the Duke's son, has lost his heart to a dancer in Paris. An unexpected visitor arrives on the scene.
Ratings
IMDb7.6/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Christopher HodsonDirector
- Noël CowardWriter
Cast
- Diana RiggThe Marquise Eloise
- Richard JohnsonCount Raoul de Vriac
- James VilliersDuke Esteban
- Mary ChiltonAdrienne
- Daniel ChattoMiguel