The Silken Affair
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| Directed by | Roy Kellino |
| Written by | Robert Lewis Taylor |
| Story by | John McCarten |
| Produced by | Fred Feldkamp |
| Starring | David Niven |
| Cinematography | Gilbert Taylor |
| Edited by | Richard Best |
| Music by | Peggy Stuart |
Production company | Dragon Films |
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Running time | 96 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
The Silken Affair is a 1956 British romantic comedy film directed by Roy Kellino and starring David Niven, Geneviève Page, Wilfrid Hyde-White, Joan Sims, Irene Handl and Ronald Squire.[1][2] The screenplay concerns an accountant who is creative with his firm's books and uses the money to fund a romantic spree.
Cast
- David Niven as Roger Tweakham
- Geneviève Page as Genevieve Gerard
- Ronald Squire as Marberry
- Beatrice Straight as Theora
- Wilfrid Hyde-White as Sir Horace Hogg
- Howard Marion-Crawford as Baggott
- Dorothy Alison as Mrs. Tweakham
- Miles Malleson as Mr. Blucher
- Richard Wattis as Worthington
- Joan Sims as Lady Barber
- Irene Handl as Receptionist
- Charles Carson as Judge
- Harry Locke as Tobacconist
- Martin Boddey as Detective
Critical reception
In the Radio Times, David McGillivray called it a "frivolous romantic comedy," in which, "the theme was exploited much more effectively 20 years later in Jonathan Demme's Something Wild",[3] while TV Guide wrote, "This film tries to be a light, stylish British comedy in the sophisticated manner that is one of Britain's best exports; however, the plot is too implausible and the script doesn't give the actors much to work with. The direction compensates somewhat in a handsome looking production. The cast does give it their all, with Niven in his usual witty performance and international leading lady Page as the love interest, winning kudos from the critics for her debut in English films".[4]
References
- ^ "The Silken Affair". 2 September 1957 – via IMDb.
- ^ "The Silken Affair (1956)".
- ^ "The Silken Affair - Film from RadioTimes".
- ^ "The Silken Affair".
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