All This, and Heaven Too (1940) | |
Director(s) | Anatole Litvak |
Producer(s) | David Lewis (associate), Hal B. Wallis (executive), Anatole Litvak (uncredited) |
Top Genres | Drama, Film Adaptation, Romance |
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All This, and Heaven Too Overview:
All This, and Heaven Too (1940) was a Black-and-white - Drama Film directed by Anatole Litvak and produced by Hal B. Wallis, Anatole Litvak and David Lewis.
SYNOPSIS
A nobleman falls in love with his children's governess and then murders his wife. Unfortunately, the governess goes to jail after the royal philanderer kills himself. Great performances by Boyer as the Duke and Davis as the governess bring Rachel Field's bestselling book to life.
(Source: available at Amazon AMC Classic Movie Companion).
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Academy Awards 1940 --- Ceremony Number 13 (source: AMPAS)
Award | Recipient | Result |
Best Supporting Actress | Barbara O'Neil | Nominated |
Best Cinematography | Ernest Haller | Nominated |
Best Picture | Warner Bros. | Nominated |
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Quotes from
Duc de Praslin: Oh, please don't go. Don't even move.
Henriette Deluzy-Desportes: Why?
Duc de Praslin: I might say don't move because, as you sit there, the firelight is so beautiful on your hair. I might say don't move because this is All Souls' Day, and you mustn't disturb the spirits. And again, I might say don't move because this is a moment so full of understanding that I can't bear to see it come to an end.
Duc de Praslin: Why are you smiling? May I share whatever pleases you so?
Henriette Deluzy-Desportes: You will think I am very silly I'm afraid, but standing here like this with the snow falling reminds of something I used to know. Do you remember a little round glass globe that...
Duc de Praslin: Oh yes, I know, with a snow scene inside. We had a paper weight on a desk at home like that. You shook it and the snow whirled around out from nowhere in a blinding storm.
Henriette Deluzy-Desportes: Yes, that's exactly what I mean.
Duc de Praslin: And if you looked closely enough the whole world seemed to be obliberated and shut out.
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Facts about
Charles Boyer was incredibly uncomfortable with the idea of being abusive towards a woman which is why the director opted to use facial expressions as an indication of what was to come; reportedly Boyer's intense glares in the 'anger' scenes frightened Barbara O'Neil.
Although classed as a Love Story, the two leading characters (Henriette and the Duc) never kiss, nor does the Duc kiss his wife at any point.
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