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The Gay Lady

Original title: Trottie True
  • 19491949
  • PassedPassed
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
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Trottie True (1949)
  • Comedy
  • Music
  • Romance
In the 1890s, Trottie True moves from bit theatre parts to stardom, and from balloonist Sid Skinner to more prominent men. Later on, she wonders if Sid wasn't better after all, and seeks to ... Read allIn the 1890s, Trottie True moves from bit theatre parts to stardom, and from balloonist Sid Skinner to more prominent men. Later on, she wonders if Sid wasn't better after all, and seeks to find out.In the 1890s, Trottie True moves from bit theatre parts to stardom, and from balloonist Sid Skinner to more prominent men. Later on, she wonders if Sid wasn't better after all, and seeks to find out.
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
156
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  • Director
    • Brian Desmond Hurst
  • Writers
    • S.J. Simon(play)
    • Caryl Brahms(play)
    • Denis Freeman(adaptation and screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Jean Kent
    • James Donald
    • Hugh Sinclair
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  • Director
    • Brian Desmond Hurst
  • Writers
    • S.J. Simon(play)
    • Caryl Brahms(play)
    • Denis Freeman(adaptation and screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Jean Kent
    • James Donald
    • Hugh Sinclair
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    • 7User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    Jean Kent in Trottie True (1949)
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    Jean Kent
    Jean Kent
    • Trottie Trueas Trottie True
    James Donald
    James Donald
    • Lord Digby Landonas Lord Digby Landon
    Hugh Sinclair
    Hugh Sinclair
    • Maurice Beckenhamas Maurice Beckenham
    Lana Morris
    Lana Morris
    • Bouncie Barringtonas Bouncie Barrington
    Andrew Crawford
    • Sid Skinneras Sid Skinner
    Bill Owen
    Bill Owen
    • Joe Juggas Joe Jugg
    Michael Medwin
    Michael Medwin
    • Monty, Marquis of Maidenheadas Monty, Marquis of Maidenhead
    Joan Young
    • Mrs. Trueas Mrs. True
    Harold Scott
    Harold Scott
    • Mr. Trueas Mr. True
    Tony Halfpenny
    • Perce Trueas Perce True
    • (as Anthony Halfpenny)
    Daphne Anderson
    Daphne Anderson
    • Bertha Trueas Bertha True
    Carole Lesley
    Carole Lesley
    • Clare as a childas Clare as a child
    Carol Leslie
    • Clara as a childas Clara as a child
    Dilys Laye
    Dilys Laye
    • Trottie as a Childas Trottie as a Child
    David Liney
    • Perce as a childas Perce as a child
    • (as David Lines)
    Campbell Cotts
    • Saintsburyas Saintsbury
    Heather Thatcher
    Heather Thatcher
    • Angela Platt-Brownas Angela Platt-Brown
    Mary Hinton
    Mary Hinton
    • Duchess of Wellwateras Duchess of Wellwater
    • Director
      • Brian Desmond Hurst
    • Writers
      • S.J. Simon(play)
      • Caryl Brahms(play)
      • Denis Freeman(adaptation and screenplay)
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    In the 1890s, Trottie True moves from bit theatre parts to stardom, and from balloonist Sid Skinner to more prominent men. Later on, she wonders if Sid wasn't better after all, and seeks to find out. —Ed Stephan <stephan@cc.wwu.edu>
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    • trottie true character
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    • timeframe 1880s
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      • Love...Like Bubbles in Sparkling Champagne
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Music
      • Romance
    • Certificate
      • Passed
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    Did you know

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    • Connections
      Featured in The Unforgettable Hattie Jacques (2000)
    • Soundtracks
      Kid from Camden Town
      Written by Carroll Gibbons

      Lyrics by Denis Freeman (uncredited)

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    Top review
    5/10
    Slight forties musical
    I was fortunate enough to be at the BFI Southbank in 2011 at a showing of Caravan starring Jean Kent in the presence of Jean Kent in what sadly was to be her last public appearance.Here she appears in a rather slight musical set in Victorian times.She shines through the material.
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    • May 8, 2020

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    • Release date
      • December 9, 1949 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Trottie True
    • Filming locations
      • Camden Town, Camden, London, England, UK
    • Production company
      • Two Cities Films
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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