French Without Tears
"They Took Their French in One "Knee-sy" Lesson!"
Originally released in 1940. French Without Tears is a comedy film. directed by Anthony Asquith. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ray Milland, Ellen Drew, and Janine Darcey
Synopsis
It is based on the popular West End stage comedy by Terrence Rattigan. It all begins when Diana (Ellen Drew), the sister of a British boy studying in France, arrives in town to flirt with all of her brothers' schoolmates. Alan (Ray Milland), one of the students, successfully resists Diana's charms-meaning of course that Alan and Diana will be in each other's arms by fadeout time. (AllMovie)
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 2, 1940
86 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Two Cities Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is French Without Tears about?
It is based on the popular West End stage comedy by Terrence Rattigan. It all begins when Diana (Ellen Drew), the sister of a British boy studying in France, arrives in town to flirt with all of he...
Who directed French Without Tears?
French Without Tears was directed by Anthony Asquith.
How long is French Without Tears?
French Without Tears has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was French Without Tears released?
French Without Tears was released on February 2, 1940 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in French Without Tears?
The main cast of French Without Tears includes Ray Milland, Ellen Drew, Janine Darcey, David Tree, Roland Culver.