The Reluctant Debutante (1958) | |
| Director(s) | Vincente Minnelli |
| Producer(s) | Pandro S. Berman |
| Top Genres | Comedy, Romance |
| Top Topics | |
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The Reluctant Debutante (1958) was a Comedy - Romance Film directed by Vincente Minnelli and produced by Pandro S. Berman.
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The Reluctant Debutante (1958)
By 4 Star Film Fan on Oct 4, 2023 From 4 Star FilmsIf Royal Wedding started off the decade with the auspicious coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, then The Reluctant Debutante depicts another cultural milestone in its own right: the last “Season” before the newly-instated Queen decided to officially disband the social tradition. There̵... Read full article
Classic Films in Focus: THE RELUCTANT DEBUTANTE (1958)
By Jennifer Garlen on Apr 30, 2021 From Virtual ViragoWhat happens when a modern American girl enters the London debutante season? That's the question posed by The Reluctant Debutante (1958), a romantic comedy from director Vincente Minnelli with more than a few outdated notions hiding under the hem of its ballgown. Set during the final year of the old... Read full article
On Blu-ray: Kay Kendall and Sandra Dee in The Reluctant Debutante (1958)
By KC on Jul 22, 2020 From Classic MoviesThe Reluctant Debutante (1958) is one of those rare raved-about films that I couldn’t access for years, but found it lived up to my expectations when I could finally watch it. Based on a play by British writer William Davis-Home (also co-scriptwriter here with Julius Epstein) and directed by V... Read full article
THE VINCENTE MINNELLI BLOGATHON: The Reluctant Debutante (1958)
on Dec 16, 2016 From Caftan WomanMichaela of Love Letters to Old Hollywood is hosting The Vincente Minnelli Blogathon running from December 16th to 18th. Click HERE to join the celebration of the artistic and versatile director. LONDON, 1958 THE SEASON Raised in the States by her American mother, Jane Broadbent has traveled t... Read full article
THE VINCENTE MINNELLI BLOGATHON: The Reluctant Debutante (1958)
By Caftan Woman on Dec 16, 2016 From Caftan WomanMichaela of Love Letters to Old Hollywood is hosting The Vincente Minnelli Blogathon running from December 16th to 18th. Click HERE to join the celebration of the artistic and versatile director. LONDON, 1958 THE SEASON Raised in the States by her American mother, Jane Broadbent has traveled t... Read full article
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David Fenner: Well, I'm afraid she's dead, actually.
Sheila Broadbent: Yes, I know, darling, that's why I'm so sorry about asking you to give her my love.
David Fenner: I'm afraid I can't, because she's dead.
Sheila Broadbent: I know, darling, that's why I'm so sorry. It was such a silly mistake to make.
David Fenner: Well, she couldn't help it, actually.
Sheila Broadbent: No, darling, it's Jane. She's no good with men. She doesn't know any, and she doesn't want to know any.
Jimmy Broadbent: Well, she's a wise girl.
Sheila Broadbent: Oh, darling, it isn't funny. Now, you've got to talk to her.
Jimmy Broadbent: Talk to her? Why should I?
Sheila Broadbent: Well, because you're a man, and you can tell her what the young men want.
Jimmy Broadbent: [leering undertone] My dear!
Sheila Broadbent: Oh, don't be silly, darling, of course you can. I'm sure they don't change that much.
Jimmy Broadbent: No, you bet they don't.
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Facts about
The film was shot in Paris because Rex Harrison was having tax problems and could not go to the U.S. or the U.K.
For years John Saxon said he had been bothered by something about Sandra Dee during filming that he just couldn't put his finger on. Decades later he figured out what it was - because she'd lied about her age, she was only 14 years old.
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