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Oscar Wilde

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  • 1h 36m
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Phyllis Calvert and Robert Morley in Oscar Wilde (1960)
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Playwright Oscar Wilde's homosexuality is exposed when he brings a libel action against his lover's father, leading to his own prosecution.Playwright Oscar Wilde's homosexuality is exposed when he brings a libel action against his lover's father, leading to his own prosecution.Playwright Oscar Wilde's homosexuality is exposed when he brings a libel action against his lover's father, leading to his own prosecution.
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
545
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
87,034
254
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Director
      • Gregory Ratoff
    • Writers
      • Jo Eisinger(screenplay)
      • Leslie Stokes(play)
      • Frank Harris(literary work)
    • Stars
      • Robert Morley
      • Phyllis Calvert
      • Ralph Richardson
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Gregory Ratoff
    • Writers
      • Jo Eisinger(screenplay)
      • Leslie Stokes(play)
      • Frank Harris(literary work)
    • Stars
      • Robert Morley
      • Phyllis Calvert
      • Ralph Richardson
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    • 20User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
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    Phyllis Calvert and Robert Morley in Oscar Wilde (1960)
    Robert Morley and John Neville in Oscar Wilde (1960)
    Edward Chapman and John Neville in Oscar Wilde (1960)
    Robert Morley in Oscar Wilde (1960)
    Robert Morley and John Neville in Oscar Wilde (1960)
    Robert Morley and John Neville in Oscar Wilde (1960)
    Edward Chapman and John Neville in Oscar Wilde (1960)
    Robert Morley in Oscar Wilde (1960)
    Robert Morley in Oscar Wilde (1960)
    Robert Morley in Oscar Wilde (1960)
    Robert Morley and John Neville in Oscar Wilde (1960)
    Phyllis Calvert, Robert Morley, John Neville, and Dennis Price in Oscar Wilde (1960)

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    Robert Morley
    Robert Morley
    • Oscar Wilde
    Phyllis Calvert
    Phyllis Calvert
    • Constance Wilde
    Ralph Richardson
    Ralph Richardson
    • Sir Edward Carson
    John Neville
    John Neville
    • Lord Alfred Douglas
    Dennis Price
    Dennis Price
    • Robert Ross
    Alexander Knox
    Alexander Knox
    • Sir Edward Clarke
    Edward Chapman
    Edward Chapman
    • John Sholto Douglas - Marquis of Queensberry
    Martin Benson
    Martin Benson
    • George Alexander
    Robert Harris
    Robert Harris
    • Justice Richard Henn Collins - First Trial
    Henry Oscar
    Henry Oscar
    • Justice Alfred Wills - Second Trial
    William Devlin
    • Solicitor-General
    Stephen Dartnell
    • Cobble
    Ronald Leigh-Hunt
    Ronald Leigh-Hunt
    • Lionel Johnson
    Martin Boddey
    Martin Boddey
    • Inspector Richards
    • (as Martin Boddy)
    Leonard Sachs
    Leonard Sachs
    • Richard LeGalliene
    Tom Chatto
    Tom Chatto
    • Clerk of Arraigns
    Wilton Morley
    • Cyril Wilde
    Joe Beckett
    • Jury Member
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Gregory Ratoff
    • Writers
      • Jo Eisinger(screenplay)
      • Leslie Stokes(play)
      • Frank Harris(literary work)
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    • Trivia
      Robert Morley made his name on the stage playing Oscar Wilde at the London Gate Theatre in 1936. The play was a success despite being banned from major London theatres because of its theme of homosexuality, and was later produced in America with Morley making his Broadway debut in the part on October 10, 1938. The play was a hit in New York City and ran for 247 performances, a substantial run at the time for a straight play.
    • Goofs
      When the Marquis of Queensberry writes his insulting note - "To Oscar Wilde, posing as a Sodomite" - the club desk clerk to whom he has given it consults a dictionary for the meaning of the word. The definition is clearly cut and pasted from another source, and in addition, it has been cut and pasted, perhaps deliberately, into the middle of the dictionary's definition for "sentimental."
    • Quotes

      Oscar Wilde: There is a melancholy in an empty theater.

    • Crazy credits
      Opening credits are shown over the background of Wilde's tomb, specifically over his name on the side of the structure.

    User reviews20

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    Top review
    10/10
    Engrossing and touching portrayal.
    Unlike the stiff and flashy Peter Finch film released a year later,this film is a gem. Robert Morely more than captures the wit,pain and humanity of Oscar Wilde. The film is very daring for its time,not only by presenting Wilde's trials for Gross Indecency on film,but for its loving and sympathetic portrayal of the man.

    John Neville is also wonderful as Bosie Douglass,Wilde's lover,and Sir Ralph Richardson as Edward Carson illuminates the trial scenes. The interrogation of Morley by Richardson,and Morley's witty comebacks are not only tyhe highlight of the film,but possibly could be one of filmdom's greatest trial scenes.

    Where the Finch film glossed over the surface of the events,this film takes you into the real people involved,Phyliss Calvert as Wilde's Wife,Constance and Dennis Price as his friend Robbie Ross are also wonderful in their role. Its a shame this film is not yet available on video for all to cherish.
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    • peacham
    • Jul 12, 2000

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    • Release date
      • May 1960 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ancora una domanda, Oscar Wilde!
    • Filming locations
      • Walton Studios, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, England, UK
    • Production company
      • Vantage Films
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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