
Sir David Lean (1908-1991):
The Early Films 1942-1955
Based on the real-life events concerning Madeleine Smith, a woman from an affluent 19th-century Scottish family, the film sees pale beauty Ann Todd, by now Lean's wife, give one of her icy blonde performances, here as a woman defying her father's wishes, and taking on an unsuitable lover whom she is accused of murdering. With Leslie Banks, Elizabeth Sellars and Ivan Desny.
Thu 28 Aug 16.00 (Tickets £6)
UK · 1950 · David Lean · 114min