A Man About the House

A Man About the House (Blu-Ray) (*)

$27.99

Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
English ( Mono )
English ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
United Kingdom ( Blu-Ray/Region B )

Running Time:
94 min

Aspect Ratio:
Fullscreen

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Photo Gallery
Scene Access
Black & White

Movie filmed in 1947 and produced in:
Italy ( Italy, Greece )
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )

Directed By:
Leslie Arliss

Written By:
Leslie Arliss
John Perry

Actors:
Margaret Johnston ..... Agnes Isit
Dulcie Gray ..... Ellen Isit
Kieron Moore ..... Salvatore
Guy Middleton ..... Sir Benjamin 'Ben' Dench
Felix Aylmer ..... Richard Sanctuary
Lilian Braithwaite ..... Mrs. Armitage
Jone Salinas ..... Maria
Marisa Finiani ..... Assunta
Fulvia De Priamo ..... Gita
Nicola Esposito ..... Antonina
Reginald Purdell ..... Higgs
Wilfrid Caithness ..... Solicitor

Synopsis:

Creator of some of Gainsborough Pictures' best-known melodramas, Leslie Arliss was well chosen to helm this atmospheric thriller, made in 1947. Boasting cinematography by Oscar winner Georges Perinal and an early film role for Kieron Moore, A Man About the House is adapted from the novel of the same name by noted English writer and composer Francis Brett Young. It is featured here in a brand-new transfer from the original film elements in its as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio. Two English sisters, Ellen and Agnes Isit, inherit a Neopolitan villa from their uncle and move to Italy in order to sell the property. Once there, they fall under the spell of the villa's handsome and charismatic caretaker, Salvatore. The villa was once owned by Salvatore's family, and he longs to regain ownership of the property; when he marries Agnes, his dream moves a step closer. But Agnes begins to suffer from a debilitating illness, and her sister's suspicions are aroused...

Agnes and Ellen Isit, two poor English sisters, unexpectedly inherit from their uncle a rich estate near Naples, complete with big villa and manly Italian majordomo. The latter, Salvatore, makes use of his Latin charm to seduce Agnes, who soon turns from prim spinster to passionate lover. Ellen observes the romance with amusement first before realizing how little considerate Salvatore becomes after marrying Agnes. Worse, Agnes's health starts deteriorating. Worried about her sister, she contacts Dr. Ben Dench, a family friend...

This product was added to our catalog on Thursday 05 March, 2015.