@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
Two bumbling servants are hired by a dizzy society matron to cook and serve a meal for visiting royalty.
Quick Stats
6.3
TMDB Rating
25
Votes
1h 9m
Runtime
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Budget
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Key Crew
DirectorSam Taylor
WriterRussell Rouse
CinematographyCharles Salerno Jr.
ComposerNathaniel Shilkret
EditorConrad A. Nervig
Production DesignCedric Gibbons
Produced by
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Stan Laurel
Stan
Oliver Hardy
Oliver
Mary Boland
Mrs. Hawkley
Philip Merivale
Prince Saul
Henry O'Neill
Mr. Hawkley
David Leland
King Christopher
John Warburton
Ronetz
Matthew Boulton
Prince Prentiloff
Connie Gilchrist
Mrs. Flannigan
Chester Clute
Employment Office Clerk - 1944 (uncredited)
Gino Corrado
Mr. Kitteridge (uncredited)
Olin Howland
Painter's Foreman (uncredited)
Ray Teal
Police Officer (uncredited)
Joe Yule
Police Officer (uncredited)
