Although the British upper class may be thought our betters in society, but they are certainly not our betters, and perhaps our equals, in morality.Although the British upper class may be thought our betters in society, but they are certainly not our betters, and perhaps our equals, in morality.Although the British upper class may be thought our betters in society, but they are certainly not our betters, and perhaps our equals, in morality.
- Duchess
- (as Violet Kemble-Cooper)
- Mrs. Saunders
- (scenes deleted)
- Mr. Saunders
- (scenes deleted)
- Diana - George's Mistress
- (uncredited)
- Lady Helen
- (uncredited)
- Duchess of Hightower
- (uncredited)
- Ernest
- (uncredited)
- Little Boy
- (uncredited)
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Did you know
- TriviaElsa Maxwell was brought in as technical advisor for this film because of her vast experience in hosting events for royalty and high society. She also assisted Hattie Carnegie in the designs for the evening gowns worn by the principle actresses.
- GoofsAlthough Bessie is supposed to be from New York, Anita Louise inexplicably plays her with an affected British accent.
- Quotes
[last lines]
Minnie, Duchess of Sourae: You know, you're very naughty sometimes, Pearl, but you have a good heart and I can't help being fond of you.
Lady Pearl Saunders Grayston: Minnie!
Minnie, Duchess of Sourae: Pearl!
[they embrace]
Ernest: Ah! What an exquisite spectacle! Two ladies of title, kissing one another!
- ConnectionsFeatured in The Celluloid Closet (1995)
- SoundtracksThe Wedding March
(1843) (uncredited)
from "A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op.61"
Written by Felix Mendelssohn
Played by an offscreen organ during the wedding
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- Mar 2, 2009
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- W. Somerset Maugham's Our Betters
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- Runtime1 hour 23 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1