This is the sixth movie directed by Ernst Lubitsch upon which I have posted.
Ernst Lubitsch
Born: January 29, 1892, Berlin, Germany
Died: November 30, 1947, Los Angeles, California, United States
My favourites are Ninotchka and To Be or Not to Be
Cluny Brown is a witty and sophisticated comedy that satirizes British high society and the class system.
The film tells the story of Cluny Brown (Jones), a free-spirited young woman who dreams of a better life. She is sent by her plumber uncle to work as a parlor maid in the country home of Sir Henry Carmel (Reginald Owen) and his wife, Alice (Margaret Bannerman). While there, she meets Adam Belinski (Boyer), a Czech refugee staying as a houseguest. Cluny is immediately attracted to Adam, but she is also engaged to marry Jonathan Wilson (Richard Haydn), a stuffy chemist.
Cluny soon finds herself torn between her two suitors and her own desires. She is drawn to Adam's passion and his unconventional lifestyle, but she is also afraid of giving up the security of a marriage to Jonathan. In the end, Cluny must decide which path she wants to take in life.
Cluny Brown was a critical and commercial success upon its release, grossing over $3 million at the box office. It was nominated for two Academy Awards: Best Actress for Jones and Best Original Screenplay for Hoffenstein and Reinhardt.
Mel Ulm
I'm guessing this was based on the Margery Sharp novel? Her books are entertaining, and I wonder how similar this film is to the original. (The love story between Bernard and Miss Bianca in The Rescuers is lovely...in the books, more so than the films.)
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