Indiscreet (1958)

Anna Kalman is an accomplished actress who has given up hope of finding the man of her dreams. She is in the middle of taking off her face cream, while talking about this subject with her ... See full summary »

Director:

Stanley Donen

Writers:

Norman Krasna (screenplay), Norman Krasna (play)

Stars:

Cary Grant, Ingrid Bergman, Cecil Parker

Nominated for 3 Golden Globes. Another 3 nominations.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Cary Grant	...	Philip Adams
Ingrid Bergman	...	Anna Kalman
Cecil Parker	...	Alfred Munson
Phyllis Calvert	...	Mrs. Margaret Munson
David Kossoff	...	Carl Banks
Megs Jenkins	...	Doris Banks

Storyline

Anna Kalman is an accomplished actress who has given up hope of finding the man of her dreams. She is in the middle of taking off her face cream, while talking about this subject with her sister, when in walks Philip Adams. She loses her concentration for a moment as she realizes that this is the charming, smart, and handsome man she has been waiting for. They begin a love-at-first-sight relationship, but she finds out that he has been keeping a secret from her. When she learns of his lie, she becomes furious and works out a plan for revenge.

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Plot Keywords:

actress | revenge | famous | split screen | urban | 

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Taglines:

How dare he make love to me - And not be a married man!

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

UK USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 May 1958 (USA)

Also Known As:

Indiskret

Filming Locations:

Cleopatra's Needle, Victoria Embankment, Westminster, London, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Warner Bros, Grandon Productions Ltd.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound Recording)

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The casting of Cary Grant and Ingrid Bergman as slightly older and wiser lovers had greater relevance to 1958 audiences. Grant was on the third of his five marriages, while Bergman had ridden the waves of scandal following her adulterous relationship with Italian director Roberto Rossellini.

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Goofs

Bergman puts her gloves on the back of the chair; Grant puts his coat over the gloves. But when he pulls his coat off the chair just before he leaves, the gloves have disappeared.

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Quotes

Alfred: There is no sincerity like a woman telling a lie.

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Crazy Credits

All of the opening credits appear as if engraved on calling cards.

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Connections

Referenced in Cactus Flower (1969)

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Soundtracks

"INDISCREET"
by Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen

User Reviews

Wonderful, light comedy-no messages, no meanings, just enjoy!

I have been reading some of the comments about this film. Everyone needs to lighten up - This movie is basically what movie making is supposed to be about: ENTERTAINMENT! This is a light comedy. It stars two of the screens finest: Ingrid Bergman and Cary Grant. It has no hidden message, no hidden meanings. Just sit back and enjoy the performances. The entire cast is splendid - and directed very, very well. It was intended to be a "fun" film. It is fun to see the relationship blossom - it's fun to see the chaos that ensues. I have always adored Ingrid Bergman - I have always loved Cary Grant. You'll love them, too. Stanley Donen made very adult films, meaning subject, not content in this case. There is nothing in this film that children should not see - they just won't understand it. But it was not made for kids anyway, so, pop some popcorn, grab a soda, put your feet up and have fun watching this film!