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Cluny Brown (1946) | Criteria

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Cluny Brown

United States • English • 1946 • 1h 40m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

#997Criterion Collection 3.93/5·9.3K ratings·2.6K reviewson Letterboxd

Synopsis

Amateur plumber Cluny Brown gets sent off by her uncle to work as a servant at an English country estate.

Included in
The Lubitsch Touch
Position 8
Included in
September 2021
Position 18

Credits

Crew

DirectorErnst Lubitsch

WriterSamuel Hoffenstein, Elizabeth Reinhardt

CinematographerJoseph LaShelle

ComposerCyril J. Mockridge

EditorDorothy Spencer

ProducerErnst Lubitsch

Cast

Charles Boyeras Adam Belinski

Jennifer Jonesas Cluny Brown

Peter Lawfordas Andrew Carmel

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Articles

via Criterion Collection

Career Women in the Land of LubitschSep 17, 2019
Cluny Brown: The Joys of PlumbingSiri Hustvedt — Sep 20, 2019

Helen Walkeras Betty Cream

Reginald Gardineras Hilary Ames

Reginald Owenas Henry Carmel

C. Aubrey Smithas Charles "Duff" Graham

Margaret Bannermanas Alice Carmel

Sara Allgoodas Mrs. Maile

Ernest Cossartas Syrette

Una O'Connoras Mrs. Wilson

Florence Batesas Dowager at Ames's Party

Richard Haydnas Jonathan Wilson

Billy Bevanas Uncle Arn Porritt

Whit Bissellas Archie

Christopher Severnas Ronald Snaffle

Billy Grayas Richard Watkins

Constance Purdyas Lady Outside Bookstore

Queenie Leonardas Weller