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      Encore

      1951 1h 26m Comedy Drama List
      Reviews 62% Audience Score Fewer than 50 Ratings In this dramatization of three short stories by W. Somerset Maugham, Tom (Nigel Patrick) is a thorn in his brother's side, but a chance meeting with a wealthy woman changes everything. Miss Reid (Kay Walsh) is boring her fellow cruise ship passengers with incessant talking, so they set her up on a date that has surprising consequences for everyone. Stella (Glynis Johns) and her husband are professional daredevils, but her worries about the future prompt her to risk it all at the casino. Read More Read Less

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      Clyde Gilmour Maclean's Magazine Some of the Old Master's stylistic tricks are becoming a bit predictable to customers with keen memories, but the net result is still civilized adult entertainment. Oct 28, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Audience Member British omnibus film tells three stories by Somerset Maugham. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member the third pix after 1950's 'trio' and 'quartet' Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member The first two stories are a charming pair of lightly comic tales and the last darker in tone but no less of a pleasure owing to the enchanting presence of Glynis Johns, who looks utterly sensational and gives a terrific performance. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis In this dramatization of three short stories by W. Somerset Maugham, Tom (Nigel Patrick) is a thorn in his brother's side, but a chance meeting with a wealthy woman changes everything. Miss Reid (Kay Walsh) is boring her fellow cruise ship passengers with incessant talking, so they set her up on a date that has surprising consequences for everyone. Stella (Glynis Johns) and her husband are professional daredevils, but her worries about the future prompt her to risk it all at the casino.
      Director
      Pat Jackson, Anthony Pelissier, Harold French
      Production Co
      J. Arthur Rank Organisation, Two Cities Films Ltd.
      Genre
      Comedy, Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Runtime
      1h 26m
      Sound Mix
      Stereo