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Wilde Night: The Trials of Oscar Wilde

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Drama starring Peter Finch
with James Mason, Yvonne Mitchell, Nigel Patrick, John Fraser

Oscar Wilde was at the height of his fame as a wit and socialite when he sued the Marquis of Queensberry for libel. He lost, and subsequently had to face criminal charges of indecency.
(1960)
Film Reviews pages 49-60

Contributors

Director:
Ken Hughes
Oscar Wilde:
Peter Finch
Sir Edward Carson:
James Mason
Constance Wilde:
Yvonne Mitchell
Sir Edward Clarke:
Nigel Patrick
Lord Alfred Douglas:
John Fraser
Marquis of Queensberry:
Lionel Jeffries
Ada Leverson:
Maxine Audley
Alfred Wood:
James Booth
Lady Wilde:
Sonia Dresdel
Robbie Ross:
Emrys Jones
Frank Harris:
Paul Rogers
Source: Radio Times

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