Actually, by the time the film was released in 1955, Harrison had been wed just twice, although he’d had a much-publicised and scandalous affair with actress Carole Landis, and would go on to marry Withernsea’s favourite daughter, Kay Kendall, two years later – she co-stars here. There are no reviews yet for this film. You can't beat the good old British comedies - with the sort of stars we are never likely to see again. Disabling it will result in some disabled or missing features. The Constant Husband. His concern as he realises the depth of his bigamy is priceless. The 39 Steps ★★★★☆ 10 April 2008. Perhaps on a subliminal level the subject matter is still considered slightly objectionable ( is he faking amnesia comes to mind ? Actually, by the time the film was released in 1955, Harrison had been wed just twice, although he’d had a much-publicised and scandalous affair with actress Carole Landis, and would go on to marry Withernsea’s favourite daughter, Kay Kendall, two years later – she co-stars here. This is the type of comedy film likely to appeal more to those 'of a certain age'- from an era when they knew how to make films. who never gets tired of this very fine movie, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 24, 2019, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 9, 2019, Sexy Rexy on his best form as a multiple bigamist, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 9, 2018. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. With a great cast and a novel plot, I found this very entertaining and well worth another viewing. © Copyright 2020 Variety Media, LLC, a subsidiary of Penske Business Media, LLC. U Certificate ... Semi-Detached review: Promising concept and cast let down by shortage of laughs 0h ago. Network On Air: Nights In with ABC 3 - Don't Go Away - I Could Do with a Bit of Cheer Now! Synopsis. Beautiful colour adds to the overall experience . Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 3, 2014, good 1950's comedy skates lightly over themes of film bigamy etc the baddy seems to. Unfortunately, her other half is suffering from a severe case of amnesia and has no idea who she is; he only turns up at all due to some smart detective work by Dr Llewellyn, an expert intrigued by his case. Certificate: U. Rex Harrison, an amnesia victim, learns, to his horror, that he has seven wives to his credit. Charles then stands trial for bigamy, and his female barrister, Miss Chesterman, is determined to help him escape prison. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 14, 2019. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 14, 2014, bought for family who live in newquay where film was made good. A frothy comedy, The Constant Husband is one of the brightest efforts from the Frank Launder and Sidney Gilliat partnership. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. ga('send', 'pageview'); J.R. 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By creating an account, you agree to the Privacy Policy Director: Sidney Gilliat Review: Imagine waking up in a hotel room, completely unaware of whereabouts you are, and when you look in the mirror you do not recognise yourself. This is a really funny little classic movie. Trio ★★★☆☆ 21 May 2007. Hitchcock ★★☆☆☆ 15 January 2013. Open for comments. All rights reserved. (i[r].q=i[r].q||[]).push(arguments)},i[r].l=1*new Date();a=s.createElement(o), Alice's Adventures in Wonderland ★★★☆☆ 2 March 2010. Cast: Rex Harrison, Kay Kendall, Cecil Parker Charles woke up with his memory gone and is relatively happy about settling back into life with the attractive Monica, until he uncovers a myriad of other identities he’s adopted over the years, not to mention various other wives. Margaret Leighton makes a belated appearance on the screen, but her im pact is nonetheless notable. Motor Shows, Motoring News, Motorbikes and Car Gadgets. Cast: Rex Harrison, Kay Kendall, Cecil Parker Can someone really be married seven times and not remember? I love these old British comedies which are both silly and sophisticated. The Constant Husband (Sidney Gilliat, 1955) 5/10 Amusing premise quickly runs out of steam after a promising start. A frothy comedy, The Constant Husband is one of the brightest efforts from the Frank Launder and Sidney Gilliat partnership. on Blu-ray, Big Willie Style: Keep It Up Downstairs on Blu-ray, Buster Makes Us Feel Good: Buster Keaton - 3 Films (Volume 3) on Blu-ray. Learn how your comment data is processed. The screenplay is light and amusing, and none of the sparkle has been lost in the translation to the screen. This page works best with JavaScript. Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users. Get the freshest reviews, news, and more delivered right to your inbox! 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Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 20, 2014, Once or twice a year I put this on knowing I am going to watch British comedy at it's very best . weak willed is fun film price right delivered quickly, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 14, 2011. It’s all rather hokey, but there’s a lot of fun to be had in watching Harrison, a natural comedian, cope with the slings and arrows thrown at him, becoming increasingly confused and bemused by the chaos going on around him. The fine supporting cast includes such familiar faces as Raymond Huntley, Michael Ripper, Sam Kydd, Michael Hordern, George Cole and Margaret Leighton; the latter plays Charles/Bill’s legal eagle, who also isn’t immune to his charms. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 1, 2011. Check out the exclusive TVGuide.com movie review and see our movie rating for The Constant Husband Join / Sign Up Keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. However, on discovering that all the women with whom he exchanged vows would take him back in an instant, he decides that perhaps a spell behind bars would be preferable to freedom. Charles, or Bill, as he’s later known, is horrified to find he’s something of a dirty lowdown heel, rather than the upstanding man about town he assumed he would be. With the help of a Cardiff specialist he traces his life back to his gorgeous wife and their large London house, so all seems well with the world. Kendall plays Monica, who is thrilled when Charles, her husband of five months, returns home early from a supposed business trip. The Constant Husband (Sidney Gilliat, 1955) 5/10. How ironic – Rex Harrison, a man who married six times, in a film called The Constant Husband. turn out to be good just. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. The plot is excellent and so are the performances by the star Rex Harrison and the great supporting cast , Cecil Parker as the shrink, Robert Coote as Rex's best friend , Micheal Hordern as the somewhat confused judge, George Cole as an Italian brother in law ,Raymond Huntley as his 'boss', the underrated Charles Lloyd Pack as Rex's solicitor (whose talented son Roger , of 'Only Fool and Horses' and 'Dibley' fame, died in January 2014)and of course the wives headed by Kay Kendell .