Lydia (1941)

Lydia MacMillan, a wealthy old woman who has never married, is invited by an old beau, Dr. Michael Fitzpatrick, for a reunion with the men who have been in her life to reminisce about the ... See full summary »

Director:

Julien Duvivier

Writers:

Julien Duvivier (story), Leslie Bush-Fekete (story),

Stars:

Merle Oberon, Edna May Oliver, Alan Marshal

Nominated for 1 Oscar.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Merle Oberon	...	Lydia MacMillan
Edna May Oliver	...	Sarah MacMillan
Alan Marshal	...	Richard Mason
Joseph Cotten	...	Michael Fitzpatrick
Hans Jaray	...	Frank Andre
George Reeves	...	Bob Willard
John Halliday	...	Fitzpatrick
Sara Allgood	...	Mary
Billy Ray	...	Johnny
Frank Conlan	...	Old Ned

Storyline

Lydia MacMillan, a wealthy old woman who has never married, is invited by an old beau, Dr. Michael Fitzpatrick, for a reunion with the men who have been in her life to reminisce about the times when they were young and courted her. In memory, each romance seemed splendid and destined for happiness, but in each case, Lydia realizes, the truth was less romantic, and ill-starred.

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Plot Keywords:

reunion | old flame | memory | france | recollection | 

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Taglines:

The Story of a free woman and her romances!

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 September 1941 (USA)

Also Known As:

Illusions

Filming Locations:

General Service Studios - 1040 N. Las Palmas, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Alexander Korda Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

104 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Mirrophonic Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

"Lux Radio Theater" broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie on September 22, 1941 with Merle Oberon, Edna May Oliver, Alan Marshal, Joseph Cotten and George Reeves reprising their film roles.

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Connections

Remake of Dance Program (1937)

User Reviews

Touching

It is almost 20 years ago, I saw this movie at TV.. and it still break my heart now.. Very touching. The ending is so unforgettable.. I could clearly remember the story, and the ENDING.. so sad, Lydia is so lovely.. and she was not the only one who suffer, but also her admirers.. obviously wasting years in reaching out for love!? What is love? Did Lydia sure that she is in love with that guy? She don't even know him.. they just get together for such a short time.. well, it is very romantic.. and that is why I still remember this movie, and want to see that again.. but as I grew older.. it is not romantic to me anymore.. but still she still break my heart, cos I think it is quite hard to find someone who could so insist in love or.. her own belief? What am I talking about?