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1950
Rated NR
1h 55m
Drama
Crime
Mystery

6.8TMDB(39)

Overview

Madeleine's middle-class family cannot understand why she puts off marrying a respectable young man, as they know nothing about her long-term affair with a Frenchman.

Fun facts

Based on
Based on a true story
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Filming locations
Filmed in Edinburgh and Pinewood Studios
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Music
Music by William Alwyn
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Guy Green
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Details

Director: David Lean
Writers: Stanley HaynesWriter
Nicholas PhippsWriter
Status: Released
Release date: February 16, 1950
Original language: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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Production

Cineguild
J. Arthur Rank Organisation

Cast

Ann ToddMadeleine Hamilton Smith
Norman WoolandWilliam Minnoch
Ivan DesnyEmile L'Angelier
Leslie BanksJames Smith
Elizabeth SellarsChristina Haggott
André MorellDefense Attorney
Barbara EverestMrs. Smith
Susan StranksJanet Smith
Patricia RaineBessie Smith
Eugene DeckersThuau
Barry JonesProsecuting Attorney
Jean CadellMrs. Jenkins
Irene BrowneMrs. Grant
Kynaston ReevesDr. Penny
John LaurieScots Divine
Douglas BarrWilliam Murray, the Boot Boy