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A Feather in Her Hat
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After the woman who raised him claims he's not her son, Richard searches for clues about his identity. Urged on by his mentor, Capt. Randolph Courtney, Richard focuses on Julia Trent Anders, a middle-aged actress who just might be his real mother. But soon, Richard begins to fall for Julia's stepdaughter. Amidst the upheaval, Richard schemes to return Julia to the stage -- but he's in for another big surprise.
- Original title
- A Feather in Her Hat
- Language
- EN
- Country
- US
- Budget
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CinemaSerf
Apr 21, 2023 · via TMDB
Maybe not quite the birthday gift that "Richard" (Louis Hayward) would want, but at his small 21st anniversary celebration his mother "Clarissa" (Pauline Lord) gives him a bank book with a rather large sum of money deposited, then announces to him and to their close family intimate - and lover of a snifter - "Capt. Courtney" (Basil Rathbone) that she is not, in fact, his mother. A little scrutinising and some detective work soon establishes the true identity of that particular woman and "Richard" takes up lodgings with the now married "Julia" (Billie Burke) and her step-daughter "Pauline" (Wendy Barrie). There's a bit of a love triangle developing now between these two and his first love "Emily" (Nydia Westman) whilst "Pauline" must contend with the loving suit of "Leo" (a few brief appearances from David Niven). The burning question is why did "Clarissa" take such a step. Well, it seems she wanted her lad to get out of the vicious circle of their near poverty existence, and so by making him fend for himself he would be driven to do what he most wanted to do - write a play. Can he make a success of it all and make "Clarissa" proud? Though ultimately tinged with a bit of tragedy, the plot here is not the most taxing. The writing is a bit on the gloopy side at times and Hayward maybe just a little too sterile, but Lord is on solid form, as is Rathbone, and this benefits from a decent story of love and integrity that deserves a telling.
barrymost
Sep 26, 2019 · via TMDB
This is a sweet, homey little tale of a mother's love for her son and her desire to see him become a success, rising above his poor upbringing. She wants him to become a gentleman, so one day she brings home a kindly, though mildly alcoholic, ex-gentleman called Captain Randolph Courtney. And what better gentleman to mentor him than the great Basil Rathbone, whose mannered performance is a nice change from the usual despicable film villains he was known for. Though a bit cliched, it's an enjoyable little 'ditty', if you will. Would I recommend? Yes, to those who don't mind something a bit quaint and pleasantly old-fashioned.
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Pauline Lord
Clarissa Phipps
Basil Rathbone
Captain Randolph Courtney
Louis Hayward
Richard Orland
Billie Burke
Julia Trent Anders
Wendy Barrie
Pauline Anders
Nydia Westman
Emily Judson
Victor Varconi
Paul Anders
Thurston Hall
Sir Elroyd Joyce
Nana Bryant
Lady Drake
J.M. Kerrigan
Pobjoy
Lawrence Grant
Dr. Phillips
Doris Lloyd
Liz Vining
David Niven
Leo Cartwright
Harry Allen
Alf (uncredited)
Jimmy Aubrey
Cab Driver (uncredited)
Ambrose Barker
Cockney Man (uncredited)
Alma Chester
Mrs. Wheeler (uncredited)
Ivan Christy
Man (uncredited)
E. E. Clive
Higgins - Pub Proprietor (uncredited)
D'Arcy Corrigan
Cockney Man (uncredited)
Carrie Daumery
Dowager (uncredited)
Kay Deslys
Barmaid (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
Theatergoer Backstage (uncredited)
Gladys Gale
Woman (uncredited)
Douglas Gordon
Intern (uncredited)
Robert Hale
Cab Driver (uncredited)
Herbert Heywood
Fish Monger (uncredited)
Leyland Hodgson
Leading Man (uncredited)
Olaf Hytten
Cab Driver (uncredited)
Lorimer Johnston
Man (uncredited)
Harold Miller
Party Guest / Theatregoer (uncredited)
Leonard Mudie
Hyde Park Orator (uncredited)
Ottola Nesmith
Susan (uncredited)
Dennis O'Keefe
Theatergoer (uncredited)
Gil Perkins
Ticket Taker (uncredited)
Tempe Pigott
Katy (uncredited)
C. Montague Shaw
Man (uncredited)
Phillips Smalley
Man (uncredited)
Peggy Wynne
Cockney Woman (uncredited)
Alfred Santell
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Viola Lawrence
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