This breezy adaptation of a minor Noel Coward comedy benefits from splendid Isle of Man locales and the ensemble work of an congenial bunch of farceurs. As he has many times before, snooty playboy Noel Marshwood (Edward Atterton) mistakes infatuation for true love and proposes to self-absorbed screen star Miranda Frayle (Jeanne Tripplehorn). On the rebound from Hollywood hunk Don Lucas (Billy Baldwin), Miranda plans to retire from acting and marry a real live English earl. The Marshwood household is thrown into turmoil as they prepare for the arrival of Edward and his fiancee. The most agitated staff member is Moxie (Sophie Thompson), the long-time personal maid of E...
Released:
2000
Rated:
PG-13
Length:
90 mins