The Inheritance (1950)
"The Reluctant Widow" (original title)

An French governess marries the English Lord she is working for. When he dies, she inherits his estate but is soon involved with some French spies working for Napoleon. Where should her ... See full summary »

Director:

Bernard Knowles

Writers:

Basil Boothroyd, Georgette Heyer (novel),

Stars:

Jean Kent, Guy Rolfe, Paul Dupuis

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jean Kent	...	Helena
Guy Rolfe	...	Lord Carlyon
Paul Dupuis	...	Lord Nivelle
Lana Morris	...	Becky
Kathleen Byron	...	Mme. Annette de Chevreaux
Scott Forbes	...	Francois Cheviot (as Julian Dallas)
Anthony Tancred	...	Nicky
Peter Hammond	...	Eustace Cheviot
Jean Cadell	...	Mrs. Barrows
Andrew Cruickshank	...	Lord Bedlington
George Thorpe	...	Col. Strong
Ralph Truman	...	Scowler
James Carney	...	Maj. Forbes
Allan Jeayes	...	Colonel
Hector MacGregor	...	Sir Malcolm Torrens

Storyline

An French governess marries the English Lord she is working for. When he dies, she inherits his estate but is soon involved with some French spies working for Napoleon. Where should her loyalties lie ?

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Plot Keywords:

napoleonic | based on novel

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 May 1950 (UK)

Also Known As:

The Inheritance

Filming Locations:

Denham Studios, Denham, Buckinghamshire, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Two Cities Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

91 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

User Reviews

Confusing but interesting drama

Jean Kent arrives at the manor to become a governess for its small child, but finds she has arrived at the wrong place. On the journey to her rightful post however, she is sidetracked into the web of intrigue that veils the family and, before the night is out, is a part of it herself - marrying one of the boys on his deathbed and an hour later becoming a widow - and owner of the manor.

Apart from being all a little too confusing and unexplained, this is a fine movie, which has it all - a smattering of comedy, a dangerous swordfight, the hidden clue in the clock, murder and attempted murder; and even quite a number of passionate love scenes for Miss Kent!