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French Without Tears

NR19401h 26mAnthony Asquith
IMDb 6.8

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"They Took Their French in One "Knee-sy" Lesson!"

It is based on the popular West End stage comedy by Terrence Rattigan. It all begins when Diana (Ellen Drew), the sister of a British boy studying in France, arrives in town to flirt with all of her brothers' schoolmates. Alan (Ray Milland), one of the students, successfully resists Diana's charms-meaning of course that Alan and Diana will be in each other's arms by fadeout time. (AllMovie)

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What is French Without Tears (1940) about?

It is based on the popular West End stage comedy by Terrence Rattigan. It all begins when Diana (Ellen Drew), the sister of a British boy studying in France, arrives in town to flirt with all of her brothers' schoolmates. Alan (Ray Milland), one of the students, successfully resists Diana's charms-meaning of course that Alan and Diana will be in each other's arms by fadeout time. (AllMovie)

Who stars in French Without Tears?

French Without Tears stars Ray Milland (Alan Howard), Ellen Drew (Diana Lake), Janine Darcey (Jacqueline Maingot), David Tree (Chris Neilan), Roland Culver (Cmdr. Bill Rogers). The film was directed by Anthony Asquith.

How long is French Without Tears?

French Without Tears has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1940. It is rated NR.

Is French Without Tears worth watching?

French Without Tears holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. Fans of Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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