Bitter Sweet
Synopsis
The first film adaptation, and most faithful, of Noel Coward's 1929 operetta Bitter Sweet. This tells the story of Sarah Linden's romance, the tale begins with Sarah, now older, reminiscing about her first love. As a young girl Sarah falls in love with Carl, a musician, and runs off with him to Vienna. They are happily wed and Carl earns a living conducting a small orchestra. Enter a certain Captain who sets his eye on Sarah and proceeds to shower her with his attentions, much to her dismay.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 21, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert Wilcox
- Screenplay & Story
- Noël Coward
- Original Title
- Bitter Sweet
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- British & Dominions Film Corporation, Herbert Wilcox Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert Wilcox
Noël Coward
Freddie Young
Michael Hankinson
Herbert Wilcox
Department Leadership Roster
Herbert Wilcox
Director
Herbert Wilcox
Producer
Freddie Young
Director of Photography
Michael Hankinson
Editor
Doris Zinkeisen
Costume Design
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What is Bitter Sweet about?
The first film adaptation, and most faithful, of Noel Coward's 1929 operetta Bitter Sweet. This tells the story of Sarah Linden's romance, the tale begins with Sarah, now older, reminiscing about her first love. As a young girl Sarah falls in love with Carl, a musician, and runs off with him to Vienna. They are happily wed and Carl earns a living conducting a small orchestra. Enter a certain Captain who sets his eye on Sarah and proceeds to shower her with his attentions, much to her dismay.
Who directed Bitter Sweet?
Bitter Sweet was directed by Herbert Wilcox.
Who stars in Bitter Sweet?
The principal cast of Bitter Sweet includes Anna Neagle, Fernand Gravey, Miles Mander, Clifford Heatherley, Esme Percy.
When was Bitter Sweet released and how long is it?
Bitter Sweet was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Is Bitter Sweet based on a book or true story?
Bitter Sweet is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Noël Coward".