The Man in Grey
“The most daring novel of the century lives on the screen”
Synopsis
After marrying a dour and disinterested lord for status, a young woman falls in love with a stage actor while her best friend from boarding school enters an affair with her husband.
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The Man in Grey (1943) Original Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-12-04
Top Cast
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Margaret Lockwood
Hesther Shaw Barbary
Phyllis Calvert
Clarissa Richmond Rohan / Clarissa Rohan
James Mason
Lord Rohan
Stewart Granger
Swinton Rokeby / Peter Rokeby
Harry Scott
Toby
Beatrice Varley
Gypsy Fortune Teller
Martita Hunt
Miss Patchett
Helen Haye
Lady Rohan
Raymond Lovell
The Prince of Wales
Nora Swinburne
Mrs. Fitzherbert
Kathleen Boutall
Amelia (uncredited)
James B. Carson
Gervaise (uncredited)
Patric Curwen
Doctor (uncredited)
Roy Emerton
Gamekeeper (uncredited)
Lola Hunt
Nurse (uncredited)
Diana King
Jane Seymour (uncredited)
Stuart Lindsell
Thomas Lawrence (uncredited)
A.E. Matthews
Auctioneer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
March 13, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leslie Arliss
- Screenplay & Story
- Leslie Arliss, Margaret Kennedy
- Original Score
- Cedric Mallabey
- Original Title
- The Man in Grey
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- The Rank Organisation, Gainsborough Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leslie Arliss
Leslie Arliss, Margaret Kennedy, Eleanor Smith, Doreen Montgomery
Cedric Mallabey
Arthur Crabtree
R. E. Dearing
Edward Black
Department Leadership Roster
Leslie Arliss
Director
Leslie Arliss
Screenplay
Cedric Mallabey
Original Music Composer
Arthur Crabtree
Director of Photography
Margaret Kennedy
Screenplay
Edward Black
Producer
R. E. Dearing
Editor
Elizabeth Haffenden
Costume Design
Doreen Montgomery
Writer
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 Man in Grey
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Man in Grey about?
After marrying a dour and disinterested lord for status, a young woman falls in love with a stage actor while her best friend from boarding school enters an affair with her husband.
Who directed The Man in Grey?
The Man in Grey was directed by Leslie Arliss.
Who stars in The Man in Grey?
The principal cast of The Man in Grey includes Margaret Lockwood, Phyllis Calvert, James Mason, Stewart Granger, Harry Scott.
When was The Man in Grey released and how long is it?
The Man in Grey was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
Who composed the musical score for The Man in Grey?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Man in Grey was composed by Cedric Mallabey.
Is The Man in Grey based on a book or true story?
The Man in Grey is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Eleanor Smith".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Man in Grey?
The Man in Grey holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).