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The Passionate Stranger

A Novel Affair

1957

Muriel Box Director
	Beaconsfield Productions Production Company
British Lion UK Distributor

Silly movie about a writer inspired to write a Mills & Boon type potboiler when a new Italian chauffeur arrives. Said chauffeur reads the manuscript, decides to enact the scenario described therein. 'Hilarity' ensues when he realizes reality doesn't live up to fantasy.

A very slight film, never focused enough to make an impression. A waste of good actors, though the ending is sweet. Someone should have instructed Leighton that classical pianists don't plonk the keys like a honkytonk musician, though.
-Dave W.


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	The Passionate Stranger 26th February 1957 Cinema 97 mins 1.37:1
	A Novel Affair 27th August 1957 Cinema 97 mins 1.37:1

	Margaret Leighton Judith Wynter
	Margaret Leighton Lady Leonie Hathaway
	Ralph Richardson Roger Wynter
	Ralph Richardson Sir Clement Hathaway
	Patricia Dainton Emily
	Patricia Dainton Betty
	Carlo Giustini Carlo Bianci *(as Carlo Justini)*
	Carlo Giustini Mario Marini *(as Carlo Justini)*
	Marjorie Rhodes Mrs. Poldy
	Andree Melly Marla (scenes apparently deleted)
	Thorley Walters Jimmy
	Frederick Piper Mr. Poldy
	Megs Jenkins Millie
	Alexander Gauge MC at Dance
	John Arnatt Maurice Lamport
	John Arnatt Martin Lamborn
	George Woodbridge First Landlord
	Allan Cuthbertson Dr. Stevenson
	Michael Trubshawe Second Landlord
	Ada Reeve Old Woman

	Barbara Graley Martin's Secretary
	Philip Stewart Recital Attendee
	Reggie de Beer Recital Attendee
	Tony Mendleson Recital Attendee
	Arthur Howell Fairgoer
	Colin McKenzie Fairgoer
	Ken Lawton Fairgoer
	Arthur Dibbs Fairgoer
	Fred Davis Petrol Attendant
	Barbara Archer Doris - Barmaid
	Jim Morris Pub Patron
	Pat Ryan Pub Patron
	Jack Mandeville Pub Patron
	Tony Spear Pub Patron
	Christopher Witty Peter Wynter
	Michael Scoble Michael Wynter
	Jeff Silk Bus Passenger
	Fred Tooze Amos
	Diane Cilento Undetermined Role
	Robert Rietty Voice: Carlo / Mario
	Michael Shepley Miles Easter (scenes deleted)

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