The Clouded Yellow
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Synopsis
After leaving the British Secret Service, David Somers finds work catalouging butterflies at the country house of Nicholas and Jess Fenton. After the murder of a local gamekeeper, suspicion falls on their niece, Sophie Malraux. Somers helps Sophie to escape arrest and they go on the run together.
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The Clouded Yellow (1950)
Type: Clip • Published 2010-11-08
Top Cast
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Jean Simmons
Sophie Malraux
Trevor Howard
Maj. David Somers
Sonia Dresdel
Jess Fenton
Barry Jones
Nicholas Fenton
Kenneth More
Willy Shepley
Geoffrey Keen
Police Inspector
André Morell
Secret Service Chief Chubb (as Andre Morell)
Michael Brennan
Police Superintendent
Gerard Heinz
Dr. Karl Cesare
Lily Kann
Minna Cesare
Eric Pohlmann
Taxidermist
Richard Wattis
Employment Agent
Sandra Dorne
Kyra
Maire O'Neill
Nora
Maxwell Reed
Hick
Marianne Stone
Young Woman at Nora's House (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 12, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ralph Thomas
- Screenplay & Story
- Janet Green
- Original Score
- Benjamin Frankel
- Original Title
- The Clouded Yellow
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Carillon Films, General Film Distributors
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ralph Thomas
Janet Green
Benjamin Frankel
Geoffrey Unsworth
Gordon Hales
Betty E. Box
Department Leadership Roster
Gordon Hales
Editor
Geoffrey Unsworth
Director of Photography
Ralph Thomas
Director
Benjamin Frankel
Original Music Composer
Betty E. Box
Producer
Janet Green
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Clouded Yellow
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What is The Clouded Yellow about?
After leaving the British Secret Service, David Somers finds work catalouging butterflies at the country house of Nicholas and Jess Fenton. After the murder of a local gamekeeper, suspicion falls on their niece, Sophie Malraux. Somers helps Sophie to escape arrest and they go on the run together.
Who directed The Clouded Yellow?
The Clouded Yellow was directed by Ralph Thomas.
Who stars in The Clouded Yellow?
The principal cast of The Clouded Yellow includes Jean Simmons, Trevor Howard, Sonia Dresdel, Barry Jones, Kenneth More.
When was The Clouded Yellow released and how long is it?
The Clouded Yellow was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Clouded Yellow?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Clouded Yellow was composed by Benjamin Frankel.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Clouded Yellow?
The Clouded Yellow holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).