Circa 1861, Angelina, ruling countess of an Italian principality, is at a loss when invaded by a Hungarian army. Her lookalike ancestress Francesca, who saved a similar situation 300 years ...
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Title: That Lady in Ermine (1948)
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| Betty Grable | ... | Francesca / Angelina | |
| Douglas Fairbanks Jr. | ... | Colonel Ladislas Karolyi Teglas / The Duke | |
| Cesar Romero | ... | Count Mario | |
| Walter Abel | ... | Major Horvath / Benvenuto | |
| Reginald Gardiner | ... | Alberto | |
| Harry Davenport | ... | Luigi | |
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Virginia Campbell | ... | Theresa |
| Whit Bissell | ... | Giulio | |
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Circa 1861, Angelina, ruling countess of an Italian principality, is at a loss when invaded by a Hungarian army. Her lookalike ancestress Francesca, who saved a similar situation 300 years before, comes to life from a portrait to help her descendant. Complicating factor: the newlywed countess feels strangely drawn to the handsome invader... Written by Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>
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supernatural power | psychotronic film | men in tights | camp | newlywed |Taglines:
GAY, MUSICAL COMEDY...SPARKLING WITH SPICY SITUATIONS! (original ad - all caps)Parents Guide:
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(uncredited)
Written by Friedrich Hollaender
Lyrics Leo Robin
Sung by Betty Grable and Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
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At nearly 2 and a half million dollars, the most expensive film in the career of Ernst Lubitsch. See more »Goofs
When she is dancing with Colonel Ladislas Karolyi Teglas / The Duke you can see the trampoline behind the table. See more »Soundtracks
This Is the Moment(uncredited)
Written by Friedrich Hollaender
Lyrics Leo Robin
Sung by Betty Grable and Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
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EnglishRelease Date:
25 September 1948 (Sweden) See more »Also Known As:
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20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USAEdit
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$2,484,000 (estimated)Company Credits
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THE LADY IN ERMINE certainly has its moments, but it can't decide if it wants to be a romance or a comedy. Parts of it are very funny indeed and had me laughing out loud, while others seem to fall as flat as a lead balloon.
Douglas Fairbanks Jr. is handsome and dashing, as usual, providing a much needed surge of energy when he is on screen, but Betty Grable seems uncomfortable in her double role. She's far more enjoyable to watch as the ancestor than she is as the descendant. The opportunity for her to display her most valuable assets (her legs) is limited.
20th Century Fox has surrounded the two leads with good character actors from its stable, including Cesar Romero showing some versatility, Walter Abel in two roles, and Harry Davenport as the likable old retainer. Reginald Gardiner is wasted as Alberto.
It's a shame that the songs are so ordinary and mostly forgettable. Was this the best Fox, the studio that brought us STATE FAIR, could do? All in all, you're not missing much if you don't see it, but it's a pleasantly diverting way to pass an hour and thirty minutes.