THAT LADY IN ERMINE (1948) - ♦♦

Directed by - Ernst Lubitsch, Otto Preminger

 

Written by - Samson Raphaelson

 

Starring - Betty Grable, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.

 

 

 

"The 18^th century duchy of Bergamo is in grave danger when it is taken over by a cold-hearted Hungarian Colonel. However, his plans for grandeur may be upset by a strange attraction for the portrait of ‘The Lady in Ermine’, that causes him to fall for her look-alike, Countess Angelina. The film is somewhat of an inconsistent mess, and the elements of the musical, period drama and romantic comedy do not gel. However, a big reason could have been Lubitsch’s death eight days into the production. Fairbanks’ performance may be the only thing worthy of note."

 

 

Musical, USA