The Fan
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Synopsis
Lord Windermere appears to all – including his young wife Margaret – to be the perfect husband. The couple's happy marriage is placed at risk when he starts paying visits to a mysterious beautiful newcomer, Mrs. Erylnne, who is determined to make her entry into London's high society. Worse, the secret gets back to Margaret that Windermere has been giving Mrs. Erylnne large sums of money.
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Jeanne Crain
Lady Margaret 'Meg' Windermere
Madeleine Carroll
Mrs. Erylnne
George Sanders
Lord Robert Darlington
Richard Greene
Lord Arthur Windermere
Martita Hunt
Duchess of Berwick
John Sutton
Cecil Graham
Hugh Dempster
Lord Augustus Lorton
Richard Ney
James Hopper
Virginia McDowall
Lady Agatha
Randy Stuart
American Girl
Felippa Rock
Rosalie (uncredited)
John Burton
Hoskins (uncredited)
Winifred Harris
Maid (uncredited)
Frank Elliott
The Jeweler (uncredited)
Alphonse Martell
Philippe (uncredited)
Terry Kilburn
Messenger (uncredited)
Colin Campbell
Simpson the Tailor (uncredited)
Patricia Edwards
American Girl (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Otto Preminger
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter Reisch, Dorothy Parker, Oscar Wilde
- Original Score
- Daniele Amfitheatrof
- Original Title
- The Fan
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Otto Preminger
Walter Reisch, Dorothy Parker, Oscar Wilde
Daniele Amfitheatrof
Joseph LaShelle
Louis R. Loeffler
Darryl F. Zanuck, Otto Preminger
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Reisch
Writer
Otto Preminger
Director
Dorothy Parker
Writer
Otto Preminger
Producer
Louis R. Loeffler
Editor
René Hubert
Costume Design
Charles LeMaire
Costume Design
Joseph LaShelle
Director of Photography
Daniele Amfitheatrof
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fan
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Fan about?
Lord Windermere appears to all – including his young wife Margaret – to be the perfect husband. The couple's happy marriage is placed at risk when he starts paying visits to a mysterious beautiful newcomer, Mrs. Erylnne, who is determined to make her entry into London's high society. Worse, the secret gets back to Margaret that Windermere has been giving Mrs. Erylnne large sums of money.
Who directed The Fan?
The Fan was directed by Otto Preminger.
Who stars in The Fan?
The principal cast of The Fan includes Jeanne Crain, Madeleine Carroll, George Sanders, Richard Greene, Martita Hunt.
When was The Fan released and how long is it?
The Fan was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for The Fan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fan was composed by Daniele Amfitheatrof.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Fan?
The Fan holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).