Enchanted April

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Release date: Feb 1, 1935

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Enchanted April was adapted for the screen from the novel by "Elisabeth" and play by Kane Campbell. Neglected by her novelist husband Mellersh Wilkins (Frank Morgan), repressed Lotty Wilkins (Ann Harding) and her best friend Rose Arbuthnot (Katherine Alexander) impulsively rent an Italian castle during the month of April. Like Lotty, Rose hopes to briefly escape her humdrum marriage to pompous barrister Henry Arbuthnot (Reginald Owen). The two ladies are eventually joined by bejeweled dowager Mrs. Fisher (Jessie Ralph) and young heiress Lady Caroline (Jane Baxter), likewise seeking a respite from a male-dominated society. For the next 30 days, the convivial foursome revels in their newfound liberation, leading to all sorts of unexpected complications. A mixed bag, Enchanted April was better served by director Mike Newell's 1991 remake. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Rating:

NR
Genre:

Comedy, Drama, Romance
Directed By:

Harry Beaumont
Written By:

Samuel Hoffenstein, Ray S. Harris
In Theaters:

Feb 1, 1935 wide
Runtime:

66 minutes
Studio:

RKO Radio Pictures

Cast

Ann Harding
as Lotty Wilkins

Frank Morgan
as Mellersh Wilkins

Reginald Owen
as Henry Arbuthnot

Ralph Forbes
as Peppo Briggs

Katherine Alexander
as Rose Arbuthnot

Jane Baxter
as Lady Caroline

Jessie Ralph
as Mrs. Fisher

Charles Judels
as Domenico

Rafaela Ottiano
as Francesca

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Feb 24, 2019

Some British ladies long to break free on their humdrum existences, their constrained roles in society, and so breakout to ltaly for some sunshine. This being a British film from the 30s, they don't really do much, so I guess it's the thought that counts. It has to, because they don't get more than the thought. The word "quaint" comes to mind.

Kevin M. W Super Reviewer