The Fan

19491949
1h 29min

The Fan (1949)

Lord Windermere appears to all -including to his young wife Margaret - as the perfect husband. But their happy marriage is placed at risk when Lord Windermere starts spending his afternoons ... Read allLord Windermere appears to all -including to his young wife Margaret - as the perfect husband. But their happy marriage is placed at risk when Lord Windermere starts spending his afternoons with an adventuress who is working her way through London's high society, Mrs. Erlynne. Wo... Read allLord Windermere appears to all -including to his young wife Margaret - as the perfect husband. But their happy marriage is placed at risk when Lord Windermere starts spending his afternoons with an adventuress who is working her way through London's high society, Mrs. Erlynne. Worse, Windermere gives her big sums of money. To crown it all he asks his wife to invite th... Read all

Director
- Otto Preminger
Writers
- Dorothy Parker
- Walter Reisch
- Oscar Wilde(play "Lady Windemere's Fan")
Stars

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George Sanders and Madeleine Carroll in The Fan (1949)

The Fan (1949)

Hugh Dempster in The Fan (1949)

Trevor Ward in The Fan (1949)

Trevor Ward in The Fan (1949)

Trevor Ward in The Fan (1949)

Martita Hunt in The Fan (1949)

Madeleine Carroll in The Fan (1949)

Hugh Dempster and John Sutton in The Fan (1949)

Madeleine Carroll in The Fan (1949)

George Sanders and Madeleine Carroll in The Fan (1949)

Jeanne Crain and Martita Hunt in The Fan (1949)

Lady Margaret 'Meg' Windermereas Lady Margaret 'Meg' Windermere

Madeleine Carroll

Mrs. Erlynneas Mrs. Erlynne

Lord Robert Darlingtonas Lord Robert Darlington

Lord Arthur Windermereas Lord Arthur Windermere

Duchess of Berwickas Duchess of Berwick

Cecil Grahamas Cecil Graham

Lord Augustus Lortonas Lord Augustus Lorton

Mr. James Hopperas Mr. James Hopper

Virginia McDowall

Lady Agathaas Lady Agatha

American Girlas American Girl

George Beranger

Philippe's Assistantas Philippe's Assistant
(uncredited)

Hoskinsas Hoskins
(uncredited)

Simpson the Tailoras Simpson the Tailor
(uncredited)

Patricia Edwards

American Girlas American Girl
(uncredited)

The Jeweleras The Jeweler
(uncredited)

Winifred Harris

Maidas Maid
(uncredited)

Messengeras Messenger
(uncredited)

Alphonse Martell

Philippeas Philippe
(uncredited)

Director
- Otto Preminger
Writers
- Dorothy Parker
- Walter Reisch
- Oscar Wilde(play "Lady Windemere's Fan")
All cast & crew

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Lord Windermere appears to all -including to his young wife Margaret - as the perfect husband. But their happy marriage is placed at risk when Lord Windermere starts spending his afternoons with an adventuress who is working her way through London's high society, Mrs. Erlynne. Worse, Windermere gives her big sums of money. To crown it all he asks his wife to invite the detestable woman to her own birthday party. Upset and outraged, the puritan Lady Windermere decides to leave her husband and goes to Lord Robert Darlington, who has been courting her for some time. Unfortunately she leaves her fan -the one Robert offered her for her birthday - in Robert's house... —Guy Bellinger

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Genres
- Comedy
- Romance
Parents guide
- Add content advisory

Trivia
Final film of Madeleine Carroll.

Quotes
Mrs. Erlynne: How easy life is for men! A freshly pressed suit - and they are young again.

Connections
Version of Lady Windermere's Fan (1916)

Top review

Madeleine Carroll is EXQUISITE

I HAVE TO seriously differ with the same review of this gem of a film. Agreed that George Sanders is wonderful (as usual) and that the bookends of the film are not necessary though rather charming, but the film is a jewel, all the performances are very good and MADELEINE CARROLL in her last film ever is totally wonderful and EXQUISITE.. Jeanne Crain does a credible job playing a British aristocrat, accent and all and Martita Hunt as always steals every scene she is in. The sets and costumes are stunning, and it is a pity it was not filmed in color. Otto Preminger is a strange choice as a director for this vehicle but he is always fascinating, even his misfires and this certainly is NOT one of them.A must see believe me.....

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May 10, 2009

Release date
- August 1, 1949 (Mexico)
Country of origin
- United States
Language
- English
Also known as
- Lady Windermeres Fächer
Filming locations
- 20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA
Production company
- Twentieth Century Fox
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Runtime
- 1h 29min
Color
- Black and White
Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1

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