Adel verpflichtet (1949)

Adel verpflichtet: Directed by Robert Hamer. With Dennis Price, Valerie Hobson, Joan Greenwood, Alec Guinness. A distant poor relative of the Duke D’Ascoyne plots to inherit the title by murdering the eight other heirs who stand ahead of him in the line of succession.

“Iu0026#39;ve seen this gem half a dozen times and look forward to seeing it a few times more. Itu0026#39;s a masterpiece of unsentimental, yet genteel, humor, and features performances by some extraordinary actors. Sir Alec Guinessu0026#39;s eight different turns have been much commented on and deserve every superlative theyu0026#39;ve received. Dennis Price is too little recognized–in the US, at least–for his gifts, as his work here proves. Valerie Hobson is wonderful, and Joyce Greenwood is…I would happily buy a recording of her reading the OED, just to hear that astonishing voice. And, in a small but marvelous role, Miles Malleson is superb. If you have not seen this film, itu0026#39;s readily available. Give yourself a treat. I know that Hollywood seems to have forgotten that thereu0026#39;s nothing to be gained by trying to remake a perfect film. If they ever dare to do it with this one–I donu0026#39;t give a damn who is in it, or who directs or writes–donu0026#39;t bother. See the original. None genuine without the Ealing Label.”