Madeleine's middle-class family cannot understand why she puts off marrying a respectable young man; they know nothing about her long-term affair with a Frenchman.Madeleine's middle-class family cannot understand why she puts off marrying a respectable young man; they know nothing about her long-term affair with a Frenchman.Madeleine's middle-class family cannot understand why she puts off marrying a respectable young man; they know nothing about her long-term affair with a Frenchman.
André Morell
- Defending Counsel
- (as Andre Morell)
Douglas Barr
- William the Boot Boy
- (uncredited)
Eva Bartok
- Girl
- (uncredited)
Hyma Beckley
- Man in Crowd
- (uncredited)
George Benson
- Estate Agent
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaAnn Todd had portrayed the title character in a production of the play on which this movie was based and had always wanted to play it in a movie adaptation. Shortly after she married director Sir David Lean, he agreed to make this movie and cast her as the lead, as a wedding present of sorts.
- GoofsWhen the prosecutor first walks away from addressing the jury the first time, the shadow of a boom can clearly be seen following after him across the jury.
- ConnectionsReferenced in Foul Play (1978)
Featured review
Arsenic and Ann Todd
In 1850s Glasgow, beautifully-dressed Ann Todd (as Madeleine) and her family move into an immaculately-furnished, upper-classy new home. Still fetching in her 40s, Ms. Todd attracts her share of male admirers, most significantly handsome young Ivan Desny (as Emile L'Anglier). However, Todd's appearances-conscious father Leslie Banks (as James Smith) would rather his daughter marry suitable Norman Wooland (as William Minnoch). Eventually, a lover is poisoned and Todd stands accused. While Todd looks beautiful under duress, Andre Morell and Barry Jones passionately argue it out in court...
This is based on a true story; Todd's character is probably supposed to be much younger, but the age difference works well, adding another dimension to her unacceptable affair. Todd delivers a Garbo-like performance. Coincidently, Greta Garbo was concurrently preparing the un-produced "Lover and Friend" (1950) with noted Todd co-star James Mason; Garbo camera tests by James Wong Howe and William Daniels by resemble some shots of Todd in this film. "Madeleine" is lacking in narrative, but the direction by David Lean and photography by Guy Green make it worth viewing.
******* Madeleine (2/14/50) David Lean ~ Ann Todd, Norman Wooland, Ivan Desny, Leslie Banks
This is based on a true story; Todd's character is probably supposed to be much younger, but the age difference works well, adding another dimension to her unacceptable affair. Todd delivers a Garbo-like performance. Coincidently, Greta Garbo was concurrently preparing the un-produced "Lover and Friend" (1950) with noted Todd co-star James Mason; Garbo camera tests by James Wong Howe and William Daniels by resemble some shots of Todd in this film. "Madeleine" is lacking in narrative, but the direction by David Lean and photography by Guy Green make it worth viewing.
******* Madeleine (2/14/50) David Lean ~ Ann Todd, Norman Wooland, Ivan Desny, Leslie Banks
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- The Strange Case of Madeleine
- Filming locations
- Blythswood Square, Glasgow, Scotland, UK(Madeleine Smith's home)
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- Runtime1 hour 41 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.33 : 1
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