Storyline
The first film adaptation, and most faithful, of Noel Coward's 1929 operetta Bitter Sweet. This tells the story of Sarah Linden's romance, the tale begins with Sarah, now older, reminiscing about her first love. As a young girl Sarah falls in love with Carl, a musician, and runs off with him to Vienna. They are happily wed and Carl earns a living conducting a small orchestra. Enter a certain Captain who sets his eye on Sarah and proceeds to shower her with his attentions, much to her dismay.
Cast & Crew
Anna Neagle
Sari Linden
Lead
Fernand Gravey
Carl Linden
Miles Mander
Captain Auguste Lutte
Clifford Heatherley
Herr Schlick
Esme Percy
Hugh Devon
IS
Ivy St. Helier
Manon la Crevette
Pat Paterson
Dolly
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Herbert Wilcox's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Bitter Sweet is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
