A Novel Affair (1957)
"The Passionate Stranger" (original title)

A chauffeur gets the wrong idea when he reads his lady boss's erotic novel.

Director:

Muriel Box

Writers:

Muriel Box, Sydney Box

Stars:

Ralph Richardson, Margaret Leighton, Patricia Dainton

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ralph Richardson	...	Roger Wynter / Sir Clement
Margaret Leighton	...	Judith Wynter / Leonie Hathaway
Patricia Dainton	...	Emily / Betty
Carlo Giustini	...	Carlo / Mario
Ada Reeve	...	Old Woman
Andree Melly	...	Marla
Frederick Piper	...	Mr. Poldy
Michael Shepley	...	Miles Easter
Thorley Walters	...	Jimmy
George Woodbridge	...	1st Landlord
Allan Cuthbertson	...	Dr. Stevenson
John Arnatt	...	Maurice Lamport / Martin
Barbara Archer	...	Doris - the barmaid
Marjorie Rhodes	...	Mrs. Poldy
Megs Jenkins	...	Millie

Storyline

A chauffeur gets the wrong idea when he reads his lady boss's erotic novel.

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Plot Keywords:

title directed by female

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

4 March 1957 (UK)

Also Known As:

A Novel Affair

Filming Locations:

Chilworth Manor, Chilworth, Guildford, Surrey, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Beaconsfield Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

97 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The "real" world is shot in black and white, while the romantic fiction is in colour.

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Soundtracks

"Polonaise in A Flat"
(uncredited)
Music by Frédéric Chopin

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