Bitter Sweet (1933)
The first film adaptation, and most faithful, of Noel Coward's 1929 operetta Bitter Sweet. This tells the story of Sarah Linden's romance, the tale begins with Sarah, now older, reminiscing about her first love. As a young girl Sarah falls in love with Carl, a musician, and runs off with him to Vienna. They are happily wed and Carl earns a living conducting a small orchestra. Enter a certain Captain who sets his eye on Sarah and proceeds to shower her with his attentions, much to her dismay.
Director: Herbert Wilcox
Genre: Drama, Romance, Music
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: August 21, 1933
Cast
- Anna Neagle - Sari Linden
- Fernand Gravey - Carl Linden
- Miles Mander - Captain Auguste Lutte
- Clifford Heatherley - Herr Schlick
- Esme Percy - Hugh Devon
- Ivy St. Helier - Manon la Crevette
- Pat Paterson - Dolly
Screenplay
- Noël Coward (Novel)
Cinematography: Freddie Young
Editing: Michael Hankinson
Production: British & Dominions Film Corporation, Herbert Wilcox Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Classical Music and Art
Keywords
conductor, vienna, austria
More Films by Director: Herbert Wilcox
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bitter Sweet about?
- The first film adaptation, and most faithful, of Noel Coward's 1929 operetta Bitter Sweet. This tells the story of Sarah Linden's romance, the tale begins with Sarah, now older, reminiscing about her first love. As a young girl Sarah falls in love with Carl, a musician, and runs off with him to Vienna. They are happily wed and Carl earns a living conducting a small orchestra. Enter a certain Captain who sets his eye on Sarah and proceeds to shower her with his attentions, much to her dismay.
- Who directed Bitter Sweet?
- Bitter Sweet was directed by Herbert Wilcox.
- Who stars in Bitter Sweet?
- Bitter Sweet stars Anna Neagle, Fernand Gravey, Miles Mander, Clifford Heatherley, Esme Percy, Ivy St. Helier.
- How long is Bitter Sweet?
- Bitter Sweet has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is Bitter Sweet?
- Bitter Sweet is a Drama, Romance, Music film.
- Where was Bitter Sweet produced?
- Bitter Sweet was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Bitter Sweet?
- The themes of Bitter Sweet include: Classical Music and Art.