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A Man About the House

  • 19471947
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
240
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Dulcie Gray, Margaret Johnston, and Kieron Moore in A Man About the House (1947)
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Agnes and Ellen Isit, two poor English sisters, unexpectedly inherit from their uncle a rich estate near Naples, complete with big villa and manly Italian majordomo. The latter, Salvatore, m... Read allAgnes and Ellen Isit, two poor English sisters, unexpectedly inherit from their uncle a rich estate near Naples, complete with big villa and manly Italian majordomo. The latter, Salvatore, makes use of his Latin charm to seduce Agnes, who soon turns from prim spinster to passiona... Read allAgnes and Ellen Isit, two poor English sisters, unexpectedly inherit from their uncle a rich estate near Naples, complete with big villa and manly Italian majordomo. The latter, Salvatore, makes use of his Latin charm to seduce Agnes, who soon turns from prim spinster to passionate lover. Ellen observes the romance with amusement first before realizing how little cons... Read all
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
240
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  • Director
    • Leslie Arliss
  • Writers
    • Francis Brett Young(the screen adaptation of novel)
    • John Perry(dramatisation)
    • J.B. Williams(screen play)
  • Stars
    • Margaret Johnston
    • Dulcie Gray
    • Kieron Moore
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  • Director
    • Leslie Arliss
  • Writers
    • Francis Brett Young(the screen adaptation of novel)
    • John Perry(dramatisation)
    • J.B. Williams(screen play)
  • Stars
    • Margaret Johnston
    • Dulcie Gray
    • Kieron Moore
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    • 5User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Margaret Johnston
    Margaret Johnston
    • Agnes Isitas Agnes Isit
    Dulcie Gray
    Dulcie Gray
    • Ellen Isitas Ellen Isit
    Kieron Moore
    Kieron Moore
    • Salvatoreas Salvatore
    Guy Middleton
    Guy Middleton
    • Sir Benjamin Denchas Sir Benjamin Dench
    Felix Aylmer
    Felix Aylmer
    • Ronald Sanctuaryas Ronald Sanctuary
    Lilian Braithwaite
    Lilian Braithwaite
    • Mrs. Armitageas Mrs. Armitage
    Jone Salinas
    • Mariaas Maria
    Marisa Finiani
    • Assuntaas Assunta
    • (as Maria Fimiani)
    Fulvia De Priamo
    • Gitaas Gita
    Nicola Esposito
    • Antoninoas Antonino
    Reginald Purdell
    • Higgsas Higgs
    Wilfrid Caithness
    • Solicitoras Solicitor
    • (as Wilfred Caithness)
    Fedele Gentile
      Gina Lollobrigida
      Gina Lollobrigida
        Andreas Malandrinos
        • Peasantas Peasant
        • (uncredited)
        Philip Ridgeway
        • Polite manas Polite man
        • (uncredited)
        Victor Rietti
        • Porter at train stationas Porter at train station
        • (uncredited)
        • Director
          • Leslie Arliss
        • Writers
          • Francis Brett Young(the screen adaptation of novel)
          • John Perry(dramatisation)
          • J.B. Williams(screen play)
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        • Trivia
          Kieron Moore receives 'and introducing' credit.
        • Goofs
          When Salvatore climbs to the top of the cliff after collecting the eggs, Sir Benjamin Dench (the doctor) is only a few inches away from the cliff edge. In the next scene he is further away.
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          Core 'ngrato
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          Written by Salvatore Cardillo

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        7/10
        Things do not go as expected
        Surprisingly enjoyable and certainly well made little UK picture filmed partly on location near Naples to great effect. The tale begins fairly mundanely and it seems we are in for some light melodrama as two uptight English sisters possibly vie for the attention of some rich landowner. Turns out they are the landowners, the property is in Italy and a good part of this is set out in the wonderful sunshine and vistas of the bay of Naples. Things do not go as expected and although we have wonderful, almost neorealist shots of happy peasants and the grape harvest, a darker side soon begins to emerge and this ends up being akin to Suspicion and Gaslight. Perhaps not quite as dark as those two films but this certainly has its moments and the cast perform very well under tight direction and beautiful photography.
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        • Release date
          • October 3, 1947 (United Kingdom)
        • Countries of origin
          • United Kingdom
          • Italy
        • Language
          • English
        • Also known as
          • Romanze im Süden
        • Filming locations
          • Naples, Campania, Italy
        • Production company
          • London Film Productions
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        • Runtime
          1 hour 39 minutes
        • Color
          • Black and White
        • Aspect ratio
          • 1.37 : 1

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