Under Capricorn (1949)
Synopsis
In 1831, Irishman Charles Adare travels to Australia to start a new life with the help of his cousin who has just been appointed governor. When he arrives he meets powerful landowner and ex-convict Sam Flusky, who wants to do a business deal with him. Whilst attending a dinner party at Flusky's house, Charles meets Flusky's wife Henrietta who he had known as a child back in Ireland. Henrietta is an alcoholic and seems to be on the verge of madness. (© IMDB)
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Screenplay
Casting
Principal Photography
Release & Reception
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- 1000 Frames of Under Capricorn (1949)
- articles about Under Capricorn (1949)
- cameo appearance by Hitchcock
- complete Cast and Crew
- soundtrack albums
- trivia
- web links to information, articles, reviews, etc
Technical Information
- colour (Technicolor)
- sound mix: mono (Western Electric Sound System)
- aspect ratio: 1.37:1 Spherical
- running time: 117 minutes
- production studio: Warner Brothers & Transatlantic Pictures
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Film Frames
Themes
- the Hitchcock cameo - in the town square, wearing a hat and coat
Cast and Crew
Directed by:
Starring:
- Ingrid Bergman - Lady Henrietta Flusky
- Joseph Cotten - Sam Flusky
- Michael Wilding - Charles Adare
- Margaret Leighton - Milly
- Cecil Parker - The Governor
- Denis O'Dea - Mr Corrigan
- Jack Watling - Winter
- Harcourt Williams - The Coachman
- John Ruddock - Mr Potter
- Bill Shine - Mr Banks
- Victor Lucas - The Reverend Smiley
- Ronald Adam - Mr Riggs
- Francis De Wolff - Major Wilkins
- G H Mulcaster - Doctor Macallister
- Olive Sloane - Sal
- Maureen Delaney - Flo
Produced by:
Written by:
- John Colton - original play
- Margaret Linden - original play
- Helen Simpson - original play
- Hume Cronyn
- James Bridie
Photographed by:
Edited by:
Music by:
- Richard Addinsell
- Louis Levy - musical director
Costume Design by:
Production Design by:
- Thomas N Morahan - art director
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