The Man in Grey

Name: The Man in Grey
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1943-08-06
Duration: 1 h 56 min
Rating: 6.1
Cast: Margaret Lockwood, Phyllis Calvert, James Mason, Stewart Granger, Harry Scott

1943·Movie·NR·116 min·★ 6.1(47)

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“The most daring novel of the century lives on the screen”

After marrying a dour and disinterested lord for status, a young woman falls in love with a stage actor while her best friend from boarding school enters an affair with her husband.

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Can I watch The Man in Grey in United States? Yes — you can stream The Man in Grey in United States on Criterion Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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About The Man in Grey

The Man in Grey is a 1943 English-language drama and romance film directed by Leslie Arliss. The cast is led by Margaret Lockwood, Phyllis Calvert, James Mason. It has a runtime of 1h 56m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.

The Man in Grey was produced by The Rank Organisation and Gainsborough Pictures and made in United Kingdom. It was released on August 6, 1943, and carries a NR certification.

Director: Leslie Arliss
Writers: Margaret Kennedy, Leslie Arliss, Doreen Montgomery
Release date: August 6, 1943
Original language: English
Age rating: NR
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Production: The Rank Organisation, Gainsborough Pictures

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The Man in Grey cast & crew

The Man in Grey was directed by Leslie Arliss and written by Margaret Kennedy, Leslie Arliss, and Doreen Montgomery.

The cast features Margaret Lockwood as Hesther Shaw Barbary, Phyllis Calvert as Clarissa Richmond Rohan / Clarissa Rohan, James Mason as Lord Rohan, Stewart Granger as Swinton Rokeby / Peter Rokeby, Harry Scott as Toby, and Beatrice Varley as Gypsy Fortune Teller.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Cedric Mallabey, cinematography is by Arthur Crabtree, and it was produced by Edward Black.

Is The Man in Grey worth watching?

At 1h 56m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama and romance, The Man in Grey is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Man in Grey

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