Three stories about the lives and loves of those who own a certain yellow Rolls-Royce: **First purchased by the Marquess of Frinton for his wife as a belated anniversary present...
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Three stories about the lives and loves of those who own a certain yellow Rolls-Royce: **First purchased by the Marquess of Frinton for his wife as a belated anniversary present, the Marchiness finds her own use for the vehicle - one which prompts her husband to sell the car in disgust. **Gangster Paolo Maltese's moll, Mae, thinks the Rolls is a "classy" car in which to tour Paolo's home town in Italy. When Paolo is called away to the States to finish some "business", a bored Mae takes the Rolls on a spin through the country, enjoying both the sights and the handsome Italian photographer who crosses her path. **By the outbreak of World War II, the car has come into the possession of socialite Gerda Millet. While on her way to visit Yugoslavian royalty, Gerda and the Rolls become (at first) unwitting and then (eventually) most willing participants in the Yugoslavian fight.
Written by A.L.Beneteau <albl@inforamp.net>
The Rolls-Royce used in the film was a pale blue 1930 Phantom II Sedanca de Ville, which M-G-M technicians covered with 20 coats of yellow paint; a few coats of black were added to the top of the hood, the roof, and the wings.
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Goofs
Anachronisms:
In the opening titles, the roofs of modern cars can be seen as the camera pans along Hyde Park.
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Quotes
Paolo Maltese:
[Pointing at the Cathedral of Pisa with pride]
Look at it. Mae Jenkins:
What is it? Paolo Maltese:
The Cathedral. That is the most beautiful and the most famous cathedral in the whole world. Mae Jenkins:
Yeah, it's got too many pillars. Paolo Maltese:
Too many pillars... Mae Jenkins:
Yeah. Paolo Maltese:
Listen to me. That is the most beautiful and the most famous cathedral in the whole WORLD. Mae Jenkins:
It's got too many pillars! Paolo Maltese:
It was built in 1050! Mae Jenkins:
Yeah, so in 1050 they put in too many pillars! See more »