Forever Amber (1947)
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- Approved
- 2h 18min
- Adventure, Drama
- 26 Jan 1948 (Sweden)
- Movie
In seventeenth-century England, Amber St. Clair aims to raise herself from country girl to nobility, and succeeds, but loses her true love in the process.
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Award:
- Nominated for 1 Oscar.
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Cast verified as complete
| Linda Darnell | ... |
Amber St. Clair
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| Cornel Wilde | ... |
Bruce Carlton
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| Richard Greene | ... |
Lord Harry Almsbury
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| George Sanders | ... |
King Charles II
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| Glenn Langan | ... |
Capt. Rex Morgan
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| Richard Haydn | ... |
Earl of Radcliffe
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| Jessica Tandy | ... |
Nan Britton
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| Anne Revere | ... |
Mother Red Cap
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| John Russell | ... |
Black Jack Mallard
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Jane Ball | ... |
Corinne Carlton
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| Robert Coote | ... |
Sir Thomas Dudley
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| Leo G. Carroll | ... |
Matt Goodgroome
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| Natalie Draper | ... |
Countess of Castlemaine
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| Margaret Wycherly | ... |
Mrs. Spong
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| Alma Kruger | ... |
Lady Redmond
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| Edmund Breon | ... |
Lord Redmond
(as Edmond Breon)
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| Alan Napier | ... |
Landale
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| Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Margot Grahame | ... |
Bess (scenesDeleted)
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| Vincent Price | ... |
Lord Harry Almsbury (scenesDeleted)
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| Robert Adler | ... |
Cavalier (uncredited)
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Patrick Aherne | ... |
Abram (uncredited)
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| Mari Aldon | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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| Jimmy Ames | ... |
Galeazzo (uncredited)
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| Robert Andersen | ... |
Cavalier (uncredited)
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Niels Bagge | ... |
Cavalier (uncredited)
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| Richard Bailey | ... |
Bob Starling (uncredited)
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Pati Behrs | ... |
Makeup Artist (uncredited)
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Ted Billings | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Susan Blanchard | ... |
Beck Marshall (uncredited)
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| Leonard Carey | ... |
Dead Caller (uncredited)
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David Cavendish | ... |
Fop (uncredited)
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Robin Sanders Clark | ... |
Second (uncredited)
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| Gordon B. Clarke | ... |
Second (uncredited)
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| Ellen Corby | ... |
Marge (uncredited)
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| Harry Cording | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Robert Cory | ... |
Member of Mother Red Cap's Gang (uncredited)
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| James Craven | ... |
Messenger (uncredited)
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Jane Crowley | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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| Jean De Briac | ... |
Hairdresser (uncredited)
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| Cyril Delevanti | ... |
Cobbler (uncredited)
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| Leslie Denison | ... |
Fop (uncredited)
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John Dexter | ... |
Second (uncredited)
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| Tom Dillon | ... |
Turnkey (uncredited)
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Vernon Downing | ... |
Fop (uncredited)
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David Dunbar | ... |
Ruffian (uncredited)
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Alan Edmiston | ... |
Mr. Poterell (uncredited)
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Arthur Elliott | ... |
Cavalier (uncredited)
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Charles Elmergreen | ... |
Cavalier (uncredited)
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| Edith Evanson | ... |
Sarah (uncredited)
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Betty Fairfax | ... |
Mrs. Poterell (uncredited)
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Gerald Fielding | ... |
Cavalier (uncredited)
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Walter Findon | ... |
Depraved Man (uncredited)
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Art Foster | ... |
Ruffian (uncredited)
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Fred Fox | ... |
Doctor (uncredited)
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C. 'Tex' Gilmore | ... |
One-Legged Man (uncredited)
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Arthur Gould-Porter | ... |
Moss Gumble (uncredited)
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| Robert Greig | ... |
Magistrate (uncredited)
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Bobbie Hale | ... |
Bit Role (uncredited)
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Ruth Hall | ... |
Orange Girl (uncredited)
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Tom Handley | ... |
Cavalier (uncredited)
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| Dolores Hart | ... |
Child (uncredited)
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Ivo Henderson | ... |
Fop (uncredited)
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Bert Hicks | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Ramsay Hill | ... |
Major-Domo (uncredited)
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| Leyland Hodgson | ... |
Guard (uncredited)
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| Victoria Horne | ... |
Quaker Woman (uncredited)
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| Robin Hughes | ... |
Benvolio (uncredited)
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Colin Hunter | ... |
Fop (uncredited)
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Tim Huntley | ... |
Ivers (uncredited)
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Boyd Irwin | ... |
Lord Rossmore (uncredited)
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Doretta Johnson | ... |
Orange Girl (uncredited)
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| Ian Keith | ... |
Tybalt (uncredited)
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| Skelton Knaggs | ... |
Blueskin (uncredited)
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Jimmy Lagano | ... |
Bruce - Age 3 (uncredited)
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| Marten Lamont | ... |
Jack (uncredited)
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George Leigh | ... |
Fop (uncredited)
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Fred Libby | ... |
Man Grabbing Amber in Tavern (uncredited)
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Skip E. Lowe | ... |
Young Man (uncredited)
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| Lillian Molieri | ... |
Queen Catherine (uncredited)
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| Tom Moore | ... |
Killigrew (uncredited)
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Clive Morgan | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Harry Hays Morgan | ... |
Courtier (uncredited)
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David Murray | ... |
Cavalier (uncredited)
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| Ottola Nesmith | ... |
Mrs. Chiverton (uncredited)
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Eric Noonan | ... |
First Mate (uncredited)
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Vesey O'Davoren | ... |
Fop (uncredited)
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Brian O'Hara | ... |
Fop (uncredited)
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Marquita Olsen | ... |
Balroom Guest (uncredited)
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| Tempe Pigott | ... |
Midwife (uncredited)
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Tom Pilkington | ... |
Balthasar (uncredited)
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| John Power | ... |
Doctor (uncredited)
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| Barbara 'Red' Powers | ... |
Second orange peddler (uncredited)
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Robert H. Purcell | ... |
Watchman (uncredited)
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Frank Radcliffe | ... |
Footman (uncredited)
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David Ralston | ... |
Drunken Fop (uncredited)
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Bruce Riley | ... |
Fop (uncredited)
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John Rogers | ... |
Nicks (uncredited)
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| Peter Shaw | ... |
Deacon (uncredited)
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| Mildred Shay | ... |
Girl (uncredited)
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Yorke Sherwood | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Mary Jane Shores | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Paul Stader | ... |
Fighter (uncredited)
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| Will Stanton | ... |
Dead Eye (uncredited)
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Geoffrey Steele | ... |
Fop (uncredited)
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| William Stelling | ... |
Fop (uncredited)
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| Houseley Stevenson | ... |
Mr. Starling (uncredited)
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Tom Stevenson | ... |
Groom (uncredited)
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| Jack Stoney | ... |
Fighter (uncredited)
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Gilchrist Stuart | ... |
Cavalier (uncredited)
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David Thursby | ... |
Bailiff (uncredited)
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| Norma Varden | ... |
Mrs. Abbott (uncredited)
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Leslie Vincent | ... |
Fop (uncredited)
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Eleanore Vogel | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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| Friedrich von Ledebur | ... |
Cavalier (uncredited)
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Charles Waldron Jr. | ... |
Sampson (uncredited)
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| Douglas Walton | ... |
Fop (uncredited)
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Billy Ward | ... |
Little Bruce (uncredited)
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Cecil Weston | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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| Patrick Whyte | ... |
Courtier (uncredited)
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| Harry Wilson | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Eric Wilton | ... |
Servant (uncredited)
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| Victor Wood | ... |
Gregory (uncredited)
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| Frederick Worlock | ... |
Actor (uncredited)
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Herbert Wyndham | ... |
Fop (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Otto Preminger | ||
| John M. Stahl | ... | (uncredited) |
Written by
| Philip Dunne | ... | (screen play) and |
| Ring Lardner Jr. | ... | (screen play) |
| Jerome Cady | ... | (adaptation) |
| Kathleen Winsor | ... | (novel) |
Produced by
| William Perlberg | ... | producer |
| Darryl F. Zanuck | ... | executive producer (uncredited) |
Music by
| David Raksin | ||
Cinematography by
| Leon Shamroy | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Louis R. Loeffler | ... | (as Louis Loeffler) |
Editorial Department
| Natalie Kalmus | ... | color director: Technicolor |
| Richard Mueller | ... | associate color director: Technicolor |
| Lyman Hallowell | ... | apprentice editor (uncredited) |
Art Direction by
| Lyle R. Wheeler | ... | (as Lyle Wheeler) |
Set Decoration by
| Thomas Little | ||
Costume Design by
| René Hubert | ... | (as Rene Hubert) |
Makeup Department
| Irene Brooks | ... | hair stylist |
| Ben Nye | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Gene Bryant | ... | unit production manager (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Saul Wurtzel | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Walter M. Scott | ... | associate set decorator |
| Don B. Greenwood | ... | property master (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Alfred Bruzlin | ... | sound |
| Harry M. Leonard | ... | sound |
Visual Effects by
| Fred Sersen | ... | special photographic effects |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Earl Gilbert | ... | rigging electrician (uncredited) |
| E. Truman Joiner | ... | key grip (uncredited) |
| Cliff Shirpser | ... | assistant camera: Technicolor (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Charles Le Maire | ... | wardrobe director |
| Sam Benson | ... | wardrobe supervisor (uncredited) |
| Eugene Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Maurice De Packh | ... | orchestral arranger (as Maurice de Packh) |
| Alfred Newman | ... | conductor |
| Herbert W. Spencer | ... | orchestral arranger (as Herbert Spencer) |
| Edward B. Powell | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Darryl F. Zanuck | ... | presenter |
| Fred Cavens | ... | fencing master (uncredited) |
| Nick S. Trani | ... | technical advisor (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Twentieth Century Fox (1947) (United States) (theatrical)
- Fox Films (1948) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox Film Company (1948) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox (1948) (France) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century-Fox (1948) (Mexico) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox (1952) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox (1953) (United States) (theatrical) (re-release) (B&W)
- National Telefilm Associates (NTA) (1957) (United States) (tv) (syndication)
- Fox Video (1994) (United States) (VHS)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2014) (United States) (DVD) (20th Century Fox Cinema Archives)
- Swashbuckler Films (2011) (France) (theatrical) (re-release)
- Twentieth Century Fox (1951) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Twilight Time (2017) (World-wide) (Blu-ray)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Max Factor (wigs)
- Western Electric (sound recording)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Amber St. Clair means to get on in life, and despite a poor background, she knows she has the assets to do it. Husbands, lovers, prison, and a liaison with King Charles II form a tapestry of apparently calculating ups and downs, although in fact the one love of her life, Bruce Carlton, is never far from Amber's thoughts. Written by Jeremy Perkins {J-26} |
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| Taglines | The spectacle ... the fire ... the plague ... swords that clash ... excitement that mounts ... lips that meet ... and adventure that sweeps the screen ! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | Add content advisory for parents » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $6,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The Catholic Legion of Decency condemned the film for its "glamorization of immorality and licentiousness", and it demanded the studio (20th Century-Fox) make changes so the film would be removed from their '"Condemned" list. The studio defiantly refused, initially, but when the actual boycotts began to occur, it caved in. During a period of about two months, Fox and representatives of the Legion of Decency discussed how the film could be changed to meet the Legion's approval. Among the scenes added was a narrated prologue over the credits which said the main character would be punished for sins, a new ending in which Amber watches Lord Carlton leave for Virginia and ends up accepting a supper invitation from the King's equerry, plus the deletion of scenes suggesting Amber had many lovers and the addition of new scenes to condemn her immorality. After these changes were made, the Legion of Decency took the film off the "Condemned" list and moved it to the "Class B-Objectionable in Part" listing, but the film's bookings had been severely cut due to the earlier condemnation. Fox president Spyros P. Skouras later apologized to the Legion, not for offending them but for refusing to conform to them. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Twentieth Century Fox: The First 50 Years (1997). See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Prologue: "1644--The English Parliament and Oliver Cromwell's army have revolted against the tyrannical rule of Charles I. England is aflame with civil war..." See more » |
| Quotes |
King Charles II:
[to his spaniels]
Children, children, what distressing behavior. See more » |