Netherlands / Feb 02, 1940
They Took Their French in One "Knee-sy" Lesson!
1h 26min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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)
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Margaret Yarde | Marianne |
| Toni Gable | Chi-Chi |
| Jim Gérald | Professor Maingot |
| Mantovani | Himself - Orchestra Leader |
| Stella Roberts | Herself - Vocalist, Mantovani Orchestra |
Genres
Comedy
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | French Without Tears |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United Kingdom |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Two Cities Films |
| Release date | 2 febbraio 1940 |
| Production | Mario Zampi |
| Writer | Terence Rattigan, Anatole de Grunwald, Ian Dalrymple |
| Editing | David Lean |
| Cinematography | Bernard Knowles |
| Assistant directors | Anthony Asquith |
| Camera operators | Bernard Knowles |
| Additional photography | Bernard Knowles |
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| Production design | Paul Sheriff |
| Art direction | Paul Sheriff |
| Set decoration | Paul Sheriff |
Release dates
Theatrical release
Sweden / Feb 02, 1940
United Kingdom / Feb 24, 1940
Australia / Apr 24, 1940
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United States / Apr 27, 1940 / NR
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