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6.0/10
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A widow finds choosing a new husband might not be her choice at all, as the actions of her various prospects confine her freedom.A widow finds choosing a new husband might not be her choice at all, as the actions of her various prospects confine her freedom.A widow finds choosing a new husband might not be her choice at all, as the actions of her various prospects confine her freedom.
Ann Bell
- Beryl Bryson
- (as Anne Bell)
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- TriviaThe novella was first optioned back in 1940. It took sixty years to reach the screen.
- GoofsWhen Anne Bancroft's character is reclining in the chaise lounge, the level of her drink goes from nearly full to nearly empty and back to nearly full in different shots while she is drinking it.
- SoundtracksSchatz-Walzer
Composzed by Johann Strauss
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Beautiful sets & music, weak script, so-so acting
My summary above, just about sums my opinion up. This is based on a W.Somerset Maugham novella, If so the writers sure did not make it seem like any Maugham story I ever read. The first 3/4 hours are Ok & seem like a Maugham story then it goes downhill fast into melodrama, with all the required overacting dramatics that this well known cast can muster. Kristin Scott Thomas is the lead,(cross between Bette Davis & Gene Tierney) Sean Penn is a charming gigolo type & very subdued & with a very strange accent,(at least it is understandable. Jeremy Davies is a young refugee who sets off all the ensuing drama, with a bad accent. Anne Bancroft overacts as usual as the countess who knows all the secrets. James Fox is a usual a pompous --- cant he play anything else.
If you like beautiful scenery & sets, see this otherwise, give it a pass, My rating is **1/2
as always
jay harris
If you like beautiful scenery & sets, see this otherwise, give it a pass, My rating is **1/2
as always
jay harris
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- May 12, 2001
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $2,933,161
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $339,819
- May 7, 2000
- Gross worldwide
- $3,740,113
- Runtime1 hour 55 minutes
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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