CinemaOSMovie · 1944 · 1h 20m

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It's SCANDALOUSly Funny!

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Two wealthy Victorian widows are courted tentatively by two impoverished British aristocrats. When one of the dowagers suggests that her beau go away with her for a month to see if they are compatible, the fireworks begin.

Directed byClive Brook

Status: Released
Runtime: 1h 20m
Language: EN
Released: May 22, 1944

Studios

English FilmsIP-VerityJ. Arthur Rank Organisation

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited

Starring

Clive Brook

Clive Brook

George, 10th Duke of Bristol

Beatrice Lillie

Beatrice Lillie

Maria Wislack

Googie Withers

Googie Withers

Helen Hale

Roland Culver

Roland Culver

Richard Halton

O.B. Clarence

O.B. Clarence

Dr. Graham

Laurence Hanray

Laurence Hanray

Parkes

Elliott Mason

Mrs. McCosh

Hay Petrie

Hay Petrie

Landlord

Mollie Munks

Jeannie

E. V. H. Emmett

Narrator

Creative team

Directed by: Clive Brook
Written by: Frederick Lonsdale
Terence Young
Produced by: Clive Brook

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