La fine della signora Cheyney

Titolo originale: The Last of Mrs. Cheyney

1937
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1h 38min

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6,4/10

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Joan Crawford, William Powell, and Robert Montgomery in La fine della signora Cheyney (1937)

Two English aristocrats pursue a rich American widow who may not be quite the person she claims to be.

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Aggiungi una trama nella tua linguaTwo English aristocrats pursue a rich American widow who may not be quite the person she claims to be.Two English aristocrats pursue a rich American widow who may not be quite the person she claims to be.Two English aristocrats pursue a rich American widow who may not be quite the person she claims to be.

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VALUTAZIONE IMDb

6,4/10

1726

LA TUA VALUTAZIONE

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Quiz
Myrna Loy originally was cast as Fay Cheyney, while Joan Crawford was cast in Parnell (1937). Because Crawford did not like her role in that film, she switched roles and films with Loy.

Blooper
As the ocean liner carrying the cast passes the Statue of Liberty, the name on the bow is "Rotterdam". Later, it's referred to as "the Northampton", and even later, as the "S.S. Britain".

Citazioni
Duchess of Ebley: Oh! So you think I never HAD a good time!

Curiosità sui crediti
In the opening credits, the three leading stars' names are listed over a photograph of them.

Connessioni
Featured in Joan Crawford: The Ultimate Movie Star (2002)

Colonne sonore
For He's a Jolly Good Fellow
(uncredited)
Traditional
Sung a cappella by Frank Morgan on ship

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"The Last of Mrs. Cheyney, and the first of Lady Dilling."

Joan Crawford plays Fay Cheyney, a charming American widow who integrates herself into the social scene in London. She's really a jewel thief working with Charles (William Powell), and they plan to steal the jewels of a Duchess (Jessie Ralph). However, Fay complicates the plan by falling in love with the roguish Lord Arthur Dilling (Robert Montgomery).

First off, what a cast! Joan Crawford, William Powell, Robert Montgomery, Frank Morgan, Nigel Bruce and Jessie Ralph all in the sam film. Heaven!

The Last of Mrs. Cheyney, based on a Broadway play by Frederick Lonsdale, was filmed three times by MGM, first in 1929, then this version in 1937, and then yet again in 1951. This version is very entertaining, though rather stagy in places, especially the second half, but makes up for it by having an excellent ending. Crawford shines as Mrs Cheyney, while Powell is excellent in a surprisingly small role as Charles. Montgomery is full of his usual charm, and Frank Morgan is good as the buffoonish Lord Kelton. The film is paced well enough, especially since it was directed by three different people. Overall, this is a treat for 30s film buffs.