Easy Virtue
“Can she be blamed for a past she didn't create?”
Synopsis
Unjustly accused of adultery in a scandalous divorce, Larita Filton flees to the French Riviera. She soon falls in love with a young Englishman, John Whittaker, and begins anew under an assumed name. But when John brings her home to his disapproving family, Larita’s past begins to resurface.
Top Cast
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Larita Filton
Franklin Dyall
Aubrey Filton
Eric Bransby Williams
Claude Robson - the co-respondent
Ian Hunter
The Plaintiff's Counsel
Robin Irvine
John Whittaker
Violet Farebrother
Mrs. Whittaker
Frank Elliott
Colonel Whittaker
Dacia Deane
Marion Whittaker
Dorothy Boyd
Hilda Whittaker
Enid Stamp-Taylor
Sarah
Benita Hume
Telephone Receptionist (uncredited)
Ben Webster
Justice Halstead (uncredited)
Alfred Hitchcock
Man with Stick Near Tennis Court (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 15, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Screenplay & Story
- Eliot Stannard, Noël Coward
- Original Title
- Easy Virtue
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Gainsborough Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred Hitchcock
Eliot Stannard, Noël Coward
Ivor Montagu
Michael Balcon
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred Hitchcock
Director
Eliot Stannard
Writer
Noël Coward
Writer
Ivor Montagu
Editor
Michael Balcon
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Easy Virtue
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Easy Virtue about?
Unjustly accused of adultery in a scandalous divorce, Larita Filton flees to the French Riviera. She soon falls in love with a young Englishman, John Whittaker, and begins anew under an assumed name. But when John brings her home to his disapproving family, Larita’s past begins to resurface.
Who directed Easy Virtue?
Easy Virtue was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
Who stars in Easy Virtue?
The principal cast of Easy Virtue includes Isabel Jeans, Franklin Dyall, Eric Bransby Williams, Ian Hunter, Robin Irvine.
When was Easy Virtue released and how long is it?
Easy Virtue was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Easy Virtue?
Easy Virtue holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).