The Constant Nymph (1933)
Second of three versions of Margaret Kennedy’s novel about a sickly, sensitive Belgian schoolgirl, Tessa (Victoria Hopper), in love with world-famous composer Lewis Dodd (Brian Aherne), who marries her wealthy cousin Florence (Leonora Corbett). Undermining the already delicate Tessa’s health, the composer realises that life without Tessa is unbearable and leaves his unloving wife – but sadly too late.
Director: Basil Dean
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: December 1, 1933
Cast
- Victoria Hopper - Tess Sanger
- Brian Aherne - Lewis Dodd
- Leonora Corbett - Florence Churchill
- Lyn Harding - Albert Sanger
- Mary Clare - Linda Sanger
- Jane Baxter - Antonia Sanger
- Fritz Schulz - Jacob Birnbaum
- Tony De Lungo - Roberto
- Jane Cornell - Kate Sanger
- Peggy Blythe - Lena Sanger
Screenplay
- Dorothy Farnum (Screenplay)
- Basil Dean (Theatre Play)
- Margaret Kennedy (Theatre Play)
- Margaret Kennedy (Novel)
Music: John Greenwood
Cinematography: Mutz Greenbaum
Production: Gaumont-British Picture Corporation
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Basil Dean
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Constant Nymph about?
- Second of three versions of Margaret Kennedy’s novel about a sickly, sensitive Belgian schoolgirl, Tessa (Victoria Hopper), in love with world-famous composer Lewis Dodd (Brian Aherne), who marries her wealthy cousin Florence (Leonora Corbett). Undermining the already delicate Tessa’s health, the composer realises that life without Tessa is unbearable and leaves his unloving wife – but sadly too late.
- Who directed The Constant Nymph?
- The Constant Nymph was directed by Basil Dean.
- Who stars in The Constant Nymph?
- The Constant Nymph stars Victoria Hopper, Brian Aherne, Leonora Corbett, Lyn Harding, Mary Clare, Jane Baxter.
- How long is The Constant Nymph?
- The Constant Nymph has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is The Constant Nymph?
- The Constant Nymph is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was The Constant Nymph produced?
- The Constant Nymph was produced in United Kingdom.