Cluny Brown (1946)

Amateur plumber Cluny Brown gets sent off by her uncle to work as a servant at an English country estate. While there, she becomes friendly with Adam Belinski, a charming Czech refugee. She... See full summary »

Director:

Ernst Lubitsch

Writers:

Samuel Hoffenstein (screenplay), Elizabeth Reinhardt (screenplay),

Stars:

Charles Boyer, Jennifer Jones, Peter Lawford

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Charles Boyer	...	Adam Belinski
Jennifer Jones	...	Cluny Brown
Peter Lawford	...	Andrew Carmel
Helen Walker	...	Elizabeth 'Betty' Cream
Reginald Gardiner	...	Hilary Ames
Reginald Owen	...	Sir Henry Carmel
C. Aubrey Smith	...	Col. Charles Duff Graham (as Sir C. Aubrey Smith)
Richard Haydn	...	Jonathan W. Wilson
Margaret Bannerman	...	Lady Alice Carmel
Sara Allgood	...	Mrs. Maile
Ernest Cossart	...	Syrette
Florence Bates	...	Dowager at Ames' Party
Una O'Connor	...	Mrs. Wilson

Storyline

Amateur plumber Cluny Brown gets sent off by her uncle to work as a servant at an English country estate. While there, she becomes friendly with Adam Belinski, a charming Czech refugee. She also becomes interested in a dull shopkeeper named Mr. Wilson. Belinski soon falls in love with Cluny and tries to keep her from marrying Wilson.

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Plot Keywords:

plumber | czech | uncle | country estate | sink | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 May 1946 (USA)

Also Known As:

El pecado de Cluny Brown

Filming Locations:

20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric 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 January 27, 1947 with Charles Boyer reprising his film role.

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Quotes

Cluny Brown: You must never become a victim of my circumstances, and, if you should ever seem romantic to me - don't hesitate. Just kick me.
Adam Belinski: Yes, let's kick each other.

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Connections

Featured in Biography: Jennifer Jones: Portrait of a Lady (2001)

User Reviews

Sweet, feel-good movie

I loved this movie. Charles Boyer is always such a smooth actor. Im a sucker for a French accent. It was simple movie with a simple plot. Jennifer Jones was cute in the movie but not the best acting I've seen her do. I really liked her character though. I've watched this movie about 15 times and I cant really explain why, except that it makes me feel good. This is the kind of movie you want to watch if its a rainy, cold day outside and you can curl up with a cup of cocoa. The cocoa will warm your insides and the movie Cluny Brown will warm your heart. I will always treasure this sweet simple romantic comedy. Keep in mind that this is a very old movie and the purpose was for entertainment back then, not detailed plot twists. I think that this movie is worth watching, but don't stop after the first 15 minutes, it does get better. Just watch it!!!Trust me!!