English Without Tears
Originally released in 1944. English Without Tears is a comedy film. directed by Harold French. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Michael Wilding, Penelope Dudley-Ward, and Lilli Palmer
Synopsis
While Lady Christabel Beauclark, a bird fancier, is scurrying about demanding certain territorial rights for British birds from other countries, Her Ladyship's niece is falling in love with the family butler, Tom Gilbey. The birds are forgotten when war breaks out, and Gilbey now finds himself in love with the niece whose love was previously unrequited. Written by Les Adams
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 28, 1944
81 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Michael Wilding
as Tom Gilbey
Penelope Dudley-Ward
as Joan Heseltine
Lilli Palmer
as Brigid Knudsen
Claude Dauphin
as François de Freycinet
Albert Lieven
as Felix Dembowski
Peggy Cummins
as Bobbie Heseltine
Margaret Rutherford
as Lady Christabel Beauclerk
Martin Miller
as Schmidt
Paul Demel
as M. Saladoff
Beryl Measor
as Miss Faljambe
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Two Cities Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is English Without Tears about?
While Lady Christabel Beauclark, a bird fancier, is scurrying about demanding certain territorial rights for British birds from other countries, Her Ladyship's niece is falling in love with the fam...
Who directed English Without Tears?
English Without Tears was directed by Harold French.
How long is English Without Tears?
English Without Tears has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was English Without Tears released?
English Without Tears was released on July 28, 1944 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in English Without Tears?
The main cast of English Without Tears includes Michael Wilding, Penelope Dudley-Ward, Lilli Palmer, Claude Dauphin, Albert Lieven.