After a brutish, hedonistic Marquis marries a pretty young Clarissa to act as a 'brood sow,' he begins an affair with her friend who plots to take her place.After a brutish, hedonistic Marquis marries a pretty young Clarissa to act as a 'brood sow,' he begins an affair with her friend who plots to take her place.After a brutish, hedonistic Marquis marries a pretty young Clarissa to act as a 'brood sow,' he begins an affair with her friend who plots to take her place.
- Awards
- 1 win
- Toby
- (as Harry Scott)
- Mrs. Fitzherbert
- (as Norah Swinburne)
- Amelia
- (uncredited)
- Gervaise
- (uncredited)
- Doctor
- (uncredited)
- Gamekeeper
- (uncredited)
- Lady Marr - Clarissa's Godmother
- (uncredited)
- Jane Seymour
- (uncredited)
- Old Porter
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaJames Mason was originally cast as Rokeby, but he took over the villain's part of the Marquis of Rohan, replacing Eric Portman. Stewart Granger inherited the role of Rokeby.
- GoofsToby does not age. He remains a young boy throughout the film.
- Quotes
Hesther Shaw: You say you love her; well, so do I him; and if anyone comes between, so much the worse. I've no quarrel with those that don't interfere; but if you love her, keep her from getting in my way.
Peter Rokeby: Pretty speech but dead in character. For once you've spoken the truth, my dear, I do believe you'd stop at nothing.
Hesther Shaw: Then remember it!
Peter Rokeby: There's one factor you've overlooked... me! You see, I'm not a gentleman. I swear but that if she comes to harm through you, I'd break that lovely little neck of yours with less regret than I'd stamp on a snake.
[He slaps her and departs]
- ConnectionsFeatured in James Mason: The Star They Loved to Hate (1984)
Love and intrigue are to enter Clarissa's life when a chance meeting with an old school friend, the scheming Hester (Margaret Lockwood), leads her to the dashing Rokeby (Stewart Granger).
The story reaches its dramatic conclusion through twists and turns of plot and excellent performances from who can be called the four cornerstones of the war time British cinema - Stewart Granger, James Mason, Phyllis Calvert and Margaret Lockwood.
The Man in Grey is my personal favorite of all the Gainsborough films, it is high drama and escapism. The Man in Grey is definitely worth another look.
- gazaman
- Jul 20, 2001
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Box office
- Budget
- £90,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 30 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1