This film was shown at my school on a Sunday night as was customary in those days,and had undoubtedly been vetted by our headmaster for "suitability".Obviously he had no reason for qualms as it was passed as such.At the age of 15,as I was then ,you can imagine the impact of a story such as this on an impressionable youth at about the same age as the characters portrayed in this absolutely delicious film.The debut of Susannah York in her first major role must surely rank as one of the best.She went on to do other fine work as Sophie Western in Tom Jones and The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie amongst others,but I will always consider her as my first unrequited love!.Who can forget her reaction in Tom Jones when her maid said..."why,I do believe the young gentleman is awake!.Kenneth More was brilliant as the older seducer/ thief with a belated conscience and hopeless infatuation.I join the earlier posters in their desire to see it again if only to recapture an idyllic "summer'.
Review of Loss of Innocence
