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Alec Guinness in Kind Hearts and Coronets

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

continuing a short season of films to celebrate his 70th birthday. with Dennis Price
Valerie Hobson , Joan Greenwood Considered one of the greatest of all Ealing productions, this elegant black comedy is perhaps most famous for Alec Guinness 's portrayal of no less than eight contrasting characters.
Louis Mazzini , a lowly member of the D'Ascoyne family, determines to become Duke of Chalfont. His plan is to murder each member of the family who stands between him and the title.
Screenplay ROBERT HAMER , JOHN DIGHTON Produced by MICHAEL BALCON Directed by ROBERT HAMER
Films: page 14

Contributors

Unknown:
Dennis Price
Unknown:
Valerie Hobson
Unknown:
Joan Greenwood
Unknown:
Alec Guinness
Unknown:
Louis Mazzini
Unknown:
Robert Hamer
Unknown:
John Dighton
Produced By:
Michael Balcon
Directed By:
Robert Hamer
Louis:
Dennis Price
Edith:
Valerie Hobson
Sibella:
Joan Greenwood
Admiral/Young Ascoyne/Young Henry/Lady Agatha:
Alec Guinness
Mamma:
Audrey Fildes
Hangman:
Miles Malleson
Prison governor:
Clive Morton
Source: Radio Times

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