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The Silken Affair

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Wikipedia article




'The Silken Affair' is a 1956 British romantic comedy film directed by Roy Kellino and starring David Niven, Genevive Page, Wilfrid Hyde-White, Joan Sims, Irene Handl and Ronald Squire. The screenplay concerns an accountant who is creative with his firm's books and uses the money to fund a romantic spree.

Cast



* David Niven as Roger Tweakham

* Genevive Page as Genevieve Gerard

* Ronald Squire as Marberry

* Beatrice Straight as Theora

* Wilfrid Hyde-White as Sir Horace Hogg

* Howard Marion-Crawford as Baggott

* Dorothy Alison as Mrs. Tweakham

* Miles Malleson as Mr. Blucher

* Richard Wattis as Worthington

* Joan Sims as Lady Barber

* Irene Handl as Receptionist

* Charles Carson as Judge

* Harry Locke as Tobacconist

* Martin Boddey as Detective

Critical reception



In the 'Radio Times', David McGillivray called it a "frivolous romantic comedy," in which, "the theme was exploited much more effectively 20 years later in Jonathan Demme's 'Something Wild'", while 'TV Guide' wrote, "This film tries to be a light, stylish British comedy in the sophisticated manner that is one of Britain's best exports; however, the plot is too implausible and the script doesn't give the actors much to work with. The direction compensates somewhat in a handsome looking production. The cast does give it their all, with Niven in his usual witty performance and international leading lady Page as the love interest, winning kudos from the critics for her debut in English films".

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