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A young femme-fatale realizes that the man she married is an incorrigible wastrel.A young femme-fatale realizes that the man she married is an incorrigible wastrel.A young femme-fatale realizes that the man she married is an incorrigible wastrel.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 1 nomination total
Eddie Acuff
- Steve
- (uncredited)
Fred Aldrich
- Bartender
- (uncredited)
Frank Austin
- Jury Member
- (uncredited)
John Barton
- Concertgoer
- (uncredited)
Vangie Beilby
- Wedding Guest
- (uncredited)
John Berkes
- Waiter
- (uncredited)
Oliver Blake
- Defense Attorney
- (uncredited)
Charles Cane
- Joe
- (uncredited)
Wheaton Chambers
- Plane Passenger
- (uncredited)
Ruth Cherrington
- Concertgoer
- (uncredited)
James Conaty
- Concert Patron
- (uncredited)
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Did you know
- TriviaBecause of the Hays Code, screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz changed the setting from a Paris brothel to a nightclub in New Orleans, and changed the main character from a prostitute to a more ambiguous nightclub singer and hostess, in adapting the 1939 novel of the same name by W. Somerset Maugham.
- GoofsAfter Robert breaks out of jail, the newspaper spells his last name as "Mannette". However, the correct spelling is "Manette".
- Quotes
Simon Fenimore: [to Charles] The planes are all grounded, the trains won't do you any good, and you're too big for me to carry on piggyback.
- ConnectionsReferenced in Go, Johnny, Go! (1959)
Featured review
What a surprise treat to see this rare film as part of a Robert Siodmak Festival at the Cleveland Art Museum in the summer of 2014. It put me back in the mid-WWII period and the beautiful, pristine 35mm print was shown as originally presented on the big screen, thanks to Film Curator John Ewing.
The major attraction here is that Deanna Durbin and Gene Kelly both play against type in a "doctored up" Somerset Maugham story. Siodmak direction is dark, atmospheric and smoothly executed throughout. Deanna sings Irving Berlin's "Always" in a pop style very effectively. A good portion of Wagner's "Liebestod" from Tristan and Isolde is heard in an orchestral setting to heighten the dramatic proceedings.
Both stars work surprisingly well in their very heavy roles, and I found myself glued to the screen during Durbin's depiction. Her acting style has often been subtle, and this performance was one of her most understated. Kelly's role challenged him to reach dramatic heights, and he rises to occasion.
While some of the script is dated, Deanna dominates the screen whenever she's on, and is matched by a fine supporting cast. Truly a worthwhile viewing.
The major attraction here is that Deanna Durbin and Gene Kelly both play against type in a "doctored up" Somerset Maugham story. Siodmak direction is dark, atmospheric and smoothly executed throughout. Deanna sings Irving Berlin's "Always" in a pop style very effectively. A good portion of Wagner's "Liebestod" from Tristan and Isolde is heard in an orchestral setting to heighten the dramatic proceedings.
Both stars work surprisingly well in their very heavy roles, and I found myself glued to the screen during Durbin's depiction. Her acting style has often been subtle, and this performance was one of her most understated. Kelly's role challenged him to reach dramatic heights, and he rises to occasion.
While some of the script is dated, Deanna dominates the screen whenever she's on, and is matched by a fine supporting cast. Truly a worthwhile viewing.
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- Also known as
- W. Somerset Maugham's Christmas Holiday
- Filming locations
- St Vibiana RC cathedral, Main St, Los Angeles, California, USA(midnight mass scene)
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- Runtime1 hour 33 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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