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Plot Summary
Louis D'Ascoyne Mazzini's mother had been disowned by her noble familly when she married an Italian musician. When her family refuses to let her be buried at the family home, Louis hits on an idea. He can become the tenth Duke of Chalfont if only those between him and the Duke would die. He decides to take matters into his own hands. He will also find himself torn between a woman from his current life and the widow of one of the unfortunately deceased D'Ascoynes.
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Rotten Tomatoes Movie Reviews
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100%- Reviews Counted: 37
- Fresh: 37
- Rotten: 0
- Average Rating: 9.1/10
Top Critics' Reviews
Fresh: The sly and adroit Mr. Guinness plays eight Edwardian fuddy-duds with such devastating wit and variety that he naturally dominates the film.
Fresh: Translation to a screen comedy has been effected with a mature wit.
Fresh: Despite its murders and intrigues, its betrayals and blood feuds, Kind Hearts and Coronets has a dry and detached air.
Fresh: Robert Hamer's 1949 film is often cited as the definitive black, eccentric British comedy, yet it's several cuts better than practically anything else in the genre.
Customer Reviews
Wonderful Script
For those who like dry British comedy that is driven by the script rather than special effects or pretty boy actors, you will love this movie. This is one of my favorites.
Great Comedy
This movie is one of the best of it's kind.
I used to watch it regularly as a kid and still every year or two.
Valorie Hobson has the sexiest voice.....
Very cleaver and with a twist.
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