The Black and White Metaphor in 'Passing'
Passing is a visually stunning portrayal of Larsen's story with an inclusive cast, and the performances of Thompson and Negga are sensational.
The Astonished Heart (1950)
Several years after graduation, best friends Barbara (Celia Johnson) and Leonora (Margaret Leighton) reconnect as if not a day has gone by. But Leonora could do without Barbara's husband, Christian (Noel Coward), whom she finds arrogant and off-putting ... at first. One evening alone together, romance is set ablaze, leaving Christian with a lot of explaining to do to Barbara.
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Several years after graduation, best friends Barbara (Celia Johnson) and Leonora (Margaret Leighton) reconnect as if not a day has gone by. But Leonora could do without Barbara's husband, Christian (Noel Coward), whom she finds arrogant and off-putting ... at first. One evening alone together, romance is set ablaze, leaving Christian with a lot of explaining to do to Barbara.
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Genre:Drama, Romance
Written By:Noël Coward
In Theaters:2/14/1950
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Runtime:85 minutes
Studio:Gainsborough Pictures, Sydney Box Productions
Cast
Antony Darnborough, Terence Fisher
Director
Celia Johnson
Barbara Faber
Noël Coward
Dr. Christian Faber
Margaret Leighton
Leonora Vail
Joyce Carey
Susan Birch
Graham Payn
Tim Verney
Michael Hordern
Ernest
Amy Veness
Alice Smith
Ralph Michael
Philip Lucas
Patricia Glyn
Helen
Alan Webb
Sir Reginald
Everley Gregg
Miss Harper
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