Oscar Wilde | An Ideal Husband 1947 | Paulette Goddard, Michael Wilding, Diana Wynyard | Full Movie

“AN IDEAL HUSBAND HAS TO LOOK TO HIS FUTURE…A WOMAN HAS TO LOOK TO HER PAST!”
A prominent politician is preparing to expose a financial scandal. But then a woman who has invested heavily in the shady venture threatens to uncover a damaging secret in the politician’s past if he exposes the speculation as a fraud. His problem is compounded by his wife’s intolerance of the slightest character flaws.
Original title: An Ideal Husband (1947)
Director: Alexander Korda
Writers: Oscar Wilde (play), Lajos Biró
Stars: Paulette Goddard, Michael Wilding, Diana Wynyard
Genres: Classics, Comedy, Drama, Romance, Literature
00:00 Full Movie
02:08 🎭 A lively and fashionable scene at Hyde Park Corner in 1895, where fashion and society are the focus.
12:00 🗒️ A conversation between various characters at a social event.
21:14 😱 Sir Robert is blackmailed by Mrs. Cheveley to withdraw a report and support the Argentine scheme in exchange for a letter revealing his past.
24:53 😔 Sir Robert is persuaded by Mrs. Cheveley to support a fraudulent scheme, causing tension with his wife Gertrude.
32:15 💔 Robert confesses to Arthur about his past actions and the consequences they had on his life.
38:39 😔 Robert is in trouble and Arthur offers to help, but Robert is hesitant to confess to his wife about the situation.
48:05 😡 Gertrude confronts Mrs. Cheveley about her past actions and threatens to expose her if she doesn't leave.
54:12 😮 Lord Goring's father insists that he get married immediately.
57:57 🔍 Mme Cheveley eavesdrops on Lord Goring and Robert Chiltern's conversation, revealing her presence.
1:05:30 😔 Laura Cheveley tries to convince Arthur to marry her and threatens to expose Robert Chiltern's secret if he doesn't comply.
1:11:34 💎 Laura discovers that Mrs. Cheveley stole a diamond snake brooch from her cousin Mary Berkshire.
1:26:24 😊 A man proposes to Mabel and she accepts, despite her father's interruption.
1:28:41 📝 Lady Chiltern discusses her husband's desire to retire from public life with her father and realizes she doesn't want him to sacrifice his career.

[@judylav5]

That was absolutely delightful… how to insult someone sweetly to their face… brilliant!

[@1LSWilliam]

Simply a marvel. We owe Oscar Wilde a debt that cannot be repaid.

[@reeritz1280]

Wonderful 1890's period-piece romance starring the delightful Paulette Goddard as a wicked, slightly tarnished jezabel. Michael Wilding, w/his dreamy eyes is our hero, a hard pursued titled bachelor all the ladies want. This is a GEM of a movie. ☆☆☆☆☆

[@user-mz9ke7mt5v]

Наш Геринг гораздо лучше

[@pipfox7834]

She's utterly wicked, quite scary in the film. It's a wonder no one takes a broom to her!

[@ludovinka]

@@user-mz9ke7mt5v Ой, зачем же вы его так обозвали! 😊Не ГЕринг, а ГОринг!!!

[@janicesmyth1713]

I’ve watched this film many times and still enjoy it. Handsome Micheal Wilding , and all the gorgeous clothes. The beginning sets the stage.

[@margies735]

Oscar Wilde's witty prose, clever characters plus the glorious costuming, particularly the green-mauve gown on Paulette Goddard make this adaptation very enjoyable to watch!

[@rwolfson1935]

One must watch several times to catch half of Wilde's brilliance. Fortunately, there is fine acting, costuming and direction along the way.

[@saividhyakannan]

I agree. It's the same with reading his plays. He's just brilliant.

[@raggmopp857]

Yes, that's why I like KZbin. You can rewind any time you want. Great for reading subtitles that go by too fast.

[@michelleduplooymalherbe2837]

fortunately it is a pleasure to watch it several times....

[@sonya2271]

I Love Russian version of' an Ideal husband". Great costumes, great actors and lots of scenes outdoors that give liveliness and colour to the film/

[@annetteincairns3528]

Beautiful and clever play matched by the outstanding costumes.

[@Guruenglishh]

R❤❤❤

[@acooper6956]

Loved it, but my favorite will remain "The Importance of Being Ernest." It's just too funny. The original, not the remake. Although funny, I prefer the cast in the original.

[@toylerdtadsin709]

I’m taking your advice, now I’m watching 😂

[@joline2730]

No, I think Lady Windermere's Fan is much better 💯✔💯✔👍

[@pjs2065]

🐔🐴🐴

[@cynthiat6505]

Absolutely agree!!!

[@clareshaughnessy2745]

With Michaels Redgrave and denison, Edith evans etc. it made me laugh out loud all the way through and hadn’t aged a jot

[@elstongunn4277]

I love a good Oscar Wilde story! This was well done by all.

[@maryserrano6448]

This was a very enjoyable movie. Loved the women' dresses, the carriages, just an all around good movie.

[@carolynellis387]

Cecil Beaton costumes are so elegant

[@marieannwalsh662]

Excellent. Always wonderful to see Oscar Wilde's brilliance.

[@trudymccann3671]

Very clever, and certainly a good take on human nature! Seems like we are living this all again, now. Deceit, lies, more lies, honor, and Truth!

[@user-xo9zu7et4f]

Absolutely great! Love Oscar Wilde and all his works

[@Guruenglishh]

Is Oscar Wilde a hero??

[@jacquelinejanz5792]

@@Guruenglishh stay tuned

[@YesItsMeGuys68]

Oscar Wilde has been my personal Hero since my teenage years ( now 68 ) . It is so clear that he was born into the wrong era . His brilliance and ego ,... his not playing the game well enough in real life ( unlike his written characters ) proved to be his heart breaking downfall .

[@SarahGreen523]

Yes, I agree, he was born too early. He would be well loved today and well cared for. I have been a fan of his since my early teens too. Now, 58.

[@Sourdust-eo4oz]

"not playing the game well enough in real life" Brilliantly insightful comment ! 👍 Have you read Richard Elliman's biography ?

[@judithschafer3859]

Smiled through the whole movie! The wit, the charm, the devilish antics! 😊

[@pipfox7834]

@@user-uo3qi6br5x antics:capers, shenanigans. Not furniture

[@judithschafer3859]

that was antics not antiques, but I got the joke. :)@@user-uo3qi6br5x

[@DoDayDem]

Thoroughly enjoyed this. Thanks for uploading

[@Guruenglishh]

Wow❤❤❤🎉

[@naomiroyle9637]

One of my favorite movies. Love Glynis Johns. Oscar Wilde always has clever writing. The 1999 version is well done, also.

[@smac6880]

The opening scene was spectacular!

[@herbertmarshal]

Loved Sir Rhalph Richardson's monolog, never understood why he did not get a credit...

[@conningdale8805]

Absolutely delightful......thank you for posting.

[@pipfox7834]

" After the ball is over".. pretty opening song, great memories of childhood when elderly adults around us hummed these sweet ditties..

[@mimiluvfromsf]

😂 Thank U for the name of the song!

[@pipfox7834]

​@mimiluvfromsf you're welcome ;) then comes a bit of Colonel Bogeys March at 3:40 😂

[@paulodipe1343]

_Wow, my Sweet Helen! Only by the mention of Paulette Godard on the cast in this old amazing movie from 76 years ago, directed by the great Alexander Korda, it already worthwhile tô be seen! I hope you like this awesome movie, watching it with our good Friends on CCC movie chat at live! God bless you always, my dearest Helen from my heart!_ 🤩🤩🤗🤗

[@helenpoornima5126]

Hai my dear Paulo ! 👸 ❤

[@paulodipe1343]

@@helenpoornima5126 _Hi, my dearest Helen from my heart! Thanks a lot for your kindness! Have a Lovelly tuesday much blessed! I wish tô you all of The Best and much more! God bless you always, my Sweet Helen!_ 🤩🤩🤗🤗❤❤

[@mikesilva3868]

​@@helenpoornima5126 hi helen and paulo 😊

[@Guruenglishh]

​@@mikesilva3868 🎉😢

[@Guruenglishh]

​@@paulodipe1343 ❤❤

[@dmisso42]

Wilde was a tragic case. If anyone would have understood his demise, it would surely have been himself. Beaton's costumes are spectacular.

[@lydiarowe491]

The intrigue kept developing into what could have been very unfortunate..but being completely perfect is impossible..we all have chinks wherever they maybe…being in the condition human makes it so…

[@rhonda8231]

Such a wonderful show! Those dresses are amazing..... But that zipper on that one dress drove me nuts LOL

[@pamela_amor]

Such a good find of a film. Brilliantly written.

[@tinapeters5725]

Thank you for uploading this Gem, 💐

[@dianajohnston1425]

This was awesome. Thank you so much for posting.

[@JadeAndersonactor]

Thank you sooo much for uploading!👏

[@louislamonte334]

Well done!! Wonderful performances by all!! Beautiful production!!

[@Vera-kh8zj]

this was a great joy. Wilde and Goddard.

[@eshaibraheem4218]

Enjoyed this. Thank you.

[@Guruenglishh]

That's a great movie

[@TheFiown]

Goddard wore her own emeralds in the opening scenes and she charged the studion rental!

[@SuziQ.]

😂

[@58christiansful]

Amazingly Glynis Johns is the only member of the cast still alive in 2023.

[@Guruenglishh]

Here is he now?

[@lalimangoshvili9010]

რატომ სამწუხაროდ?ცოცხალი რომ არის იმიტომ?

[@58christiansful]

@@Guruenglishh Perhaps you mean - Where is she now? Grlynis Johns played Mabel. She is about 100 years old now.

[@keithharvey7230]

​@@58christiansful living abroad.

[@58christiansful]

@@keithharvey7230 Indeed, in Hollywood Heights, Los Angeles. Will be 100 in October.

[@poetcomic1]

The balance of wit and serious plot makes this film an entirely different experience than the delicious but decidedly frothy works.

[@phyllysanantonio]

Watching rainy afternoon in Amsterdam

[@Guruenglishh]

❤❤❤

[@NanuPintrijel]

Great movie! 🤗 Thanks for romanian sub, CCC! Mulțumesc pentru subtitrare în limba română, CCC! 🇺🇸❤️🇷🇴

[@Guruenglishh]

❤❤

[@victoriaespana1253]

hermosos escenario, vestuario, locaciones, moda y actuaciones, todo PERFECTO

[@trinitytwo14992]

He died in poverty and disgrace, but if you fly into Dublin, they have GIANT wall sized pictures of him all over the place. May he rest in Part, because I doubt he would choose peace.

[@Laura-tp8wz]

Thank you!!!!!

[@Century2008]

What a retrospect, from former years to today, how distinct the rivalry between man and woman it's depiction of human nature and its struggles of good and evil. Love and honor forever more held in the balance..

[@simonf8902]

Terrific cast. ❤

[@bookmouse2719]

What a brilliant story! I loved it, thank you!

[@CultCinemaClassics]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MarlosBragaJones]

Thank you!!

[@mariamarisi6154]

Thank you for the great movie. ❤

[@INSPIRATIONAL-QUOTES-FOR-YOU]

Thank you for this content! ❤️💙💜💓

[@slavicapasalic6841]

Absolutely great!

[@gaelricciulli4268]

Very pleasant and witty. Thank you for a lovely evening.

[@caropapa]

I love looking at the whole outfit from top to toe that the women are wearing.

[@katherinekhan6892]

C Aubrey Smith. So wonderful. Thank you.

[@johndownton5932]

C Aubrey Smith was a cricketer before taking up acting and even played for England

[@katherinekhan6892]

@@johndownton5932 Wow. Acting AND athletics. Thanks.

[@leepowers9535]

Loved it!

[@Guruenglishh]

🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@xmillion1704]

I adore Wilde's clever way with words and witty observations, but the lesson here is obviously, that cheaters can prosper with impunity and continue to enjoy the fruits of their ill gotten gains with a clear conscience..

[@nadiasawicki4108]

And they are still cheating there way to the top even now.

[@BikeVermont71]

Oscar Wilde's consummate wit, always spot-on. He reveals the sexes to each other. By the way, I bet the lawn in Hyde Park was the greenest in all England and the most treacherous, with all the horse riding.

[@EJP286CRSKW]

The horses were ridden along the tan track, not on the grass.

[@ushasingh5190]

Great movie , very enjoyable and beautiful ending !!

[@sallyh7282]

Just brilliant!

[@teresavandyck784]

I see most people prefer “Earnest” more than “Ideal Husband,” but I like this more. Maybe it’s the perfect performance by so many, Michael Wilding being my favorite.

[@veronicanicholls7132]

Oscar W!ilde was simply brilliant! I love all his plays. This was a brilliant movie everyone excelled.

[@LanaLand]

I wish to find another film based on the brilliant Oscar Wilde, A Good Woman. It seems it disappeared from any channels. Maybe you can find it! Thank you for your work and passion!

[@cristinamurgului5487]

Mulțumesc pentru traducere în limba română

[@blancamarygonzalezcordova8028]

Oscar Wilde My favorite writer!

[@paixducoeur]

so witty!

[@janestarr4403]

I also want to see what was so objectionable about Oscar Wilde's work that it was banned. I know his homosexual affair put him in prison. With all this book banning nonsense recently, I want to see the reason for his writing to be forbidden.

[@Guruenglishh]

Why is Oscar Wilde your favorite writer?😮

[@Guruenglishh]

​@@paixducoeur that might be ready

[@Guruenglishh]

​@@janestarr4403 Is his writing that forbidden??

[@FranciscoFerrerGaliana1930]

excelente pelicula y novela gracias por compartirla

[@eloiseobrien2761]

WONDERFUL MOVIE

[@bespectacledheroine7292]

I nearly picked this as an option a film club I'm in votes on and later discusses but I didn't think it'd win so I axed it. Looks like the universe is pushing me toward watching it anyway. 👀

[@Guruenglishh]

Woe

[@janiekcarney5482]

Must watch movie.

[@margaretmorris672]

Love it, but then it is Oscar Wilde so what is not to love !

[@emanuellazri4614]

Ευχαριστώ πολύ ❤

[@Guruenglishh]

Really liked

[@jeanetteterry9386]

Brilliant!

[@Guruenglishh]

I hope everything went smoothly

[@abhijitmukherjee720]

Very decent story ❤ after a long time ❤

[@danutablumen319]

Przyjemny film! Film o żmijach :)

[@catmate8358]

Quite delightful, I must say :)

[@barbaraobrien3522]

The combination of WIldes words and Sir Cecil Beatons costumes is outstanding . ❤

[@ImmaculadaAndres]

El éxito depende de las acciones o pasos que tome para lograrlo. Muéstrame un hombre sin inversión y te diré cuánto tiempo se tarda en ir a la quiebra. Invertir crea un refugio seguro para el futuro. Con la elección correcta de inversión que tenga al menos un 2% de riesgo mínimo y con el asesoramiento de un experto, las ganancias y los intereses están garantizados al 100%.

[@DamianMaximo-bt1lg]

​@GuadalupeJeronimo75Estoy de acuerdo contigo amigo la inversión es la clave para mantener tu longevidad financiera y no solo inversión, sino una inversión con rentabilidad garantizada.

[@DamianMaximo-bt1lg]

La mayoría de las fallas y pérdidas de inversión generalmente ocurren cuando invierte sin la orientación y el análisis adecuados de la ganancia de la inversión y el porcentaje de riesgo.

[@DamianMaximo-bt1lg]

​@GenovevaAdrianSolo usted puede acceder a su cartera de inversiones. Todo lo que hace la Sra. SELBY WALTER es tomar una decisión de inversión que le dará una buena tasa de rendimiento porcentual con cero riesgo de perder e invertir en ella en su nombre, mientras supervisa la tasa de rendimiento y la acumulación.

[@GuadalupeRicardo-eo2jw]

Estaba escéptico y dudoso, pero lo intenté y fue una gran experiencia invertir con la Sra. Selby Walter.

[@KevinFitzMauriceEverett]

Well done by all.

[@SailingMoominmama]

Compared to the Rupert Everett version this has a lot more of Wilde’s play dialogue. But the brooch theft angle is such a poor plot device, no wonder the newer version dropped it. A woman as clever as Mrs. Cheveley would have said “Oh dear, my husband bought it for me in Paris, I had no idea it was stolen, please return it to its true owner with my apologies.”

[@hwbeute1]

Marvellous movie! Love me some Oscar Wilde any time! One intriguing detail: in the beginning, at the ball, an announcement is made of 'The Duke and Duchess of Sussex'. however, in 1895 (the year the movie is set in, as is said in the very beginning) there were no Duke and Duchess of Sussex! The title was only bestowed twice: the first time from 1801 to 1843, to Prince Augustus Frederick, the sixth son of King George III, and the second time in 2018, to the current Duke, Prince Harry. Wilde probably felt safe to use the name, as there was no holder of the title at the time ...

[@bridgetlovedfrankgeddes8352]

Thankyou

[@georgemckoy5837]

Scrumptious!

[@lynninthewild1977]

When she forces him to write the letter …I felt so bad for him😢

[@rowenamarvin9697]

Wilde at heart 💜

[@theressamurphy2996]

So very interesting🎉

[@margaretgoodheart4167]

Beautifully done movie but must comment on the lush sets.

[@tonyarios7734]

Too many lies and the Jezebel really looked her part ! Loved the clothes, the fashionable hairdos that's about it 😮

[@user-dz1rc4wk2t]

I can only imagine having a conversation with intellect. Without cursing. Honesty.i didn't care, about power until my freedom was taken . If he doesn't like her clothing he can purchase her a new one

[@fanettesoupochou3326]

☺☺merci pour ce film ! Un vrai régal !!

[@xiscapalmersegura3743]

Estupenda película, muy al estilo de OSCAR WILDE, lástima que no estuviera en español, las letras van muy rápidas, no sabes si ver o leer

[@Flowerchild778]

Love the song in the beginning, "after the ball" isn't it?

[@Farhad.A.M]

Subtitle Persian films classic very good ❤❤❤❤❤❤thanks ❤❤❤❤

[@kattinamariageorginaaldaya8196]

Me encantan los films antiguos

[@MK-hh1vo]

This was a better film than expected! The ending has a very O. Henry vibe, loved it! On a modern day note, so thankful we're no longer required to dress in these ridiculous costumes unless we *want* to! I'm good with a t shirt, jeans and sneakers thank you! 😄

[@christenasmalls6118]

I love the ladies dresses and hats but glad they are in a distant past.

[@sarahgodwin-xd1wr]

Oh, no way , i never even wear the clothes that you suggest. I love to dress up. Maybe not just like this film

[@daisynieves1644]

What is ridiculous about victorian clothes? I think it's beautiful! We could take lessons from them! Everyone looked elegant. Today people dress like bums! Clothes is an extension of our personalities. Today's clothing leaves nothing to the imagination and, it reflects where we have gone in society!

[@juliejfw]

​​​​​​@@sarahgodwin-xd1wr BUT! Do you change your outfit five times a day?

[@j1947m]

Oh, but how lovely do you look walking down the street?

[@leogirl5745]

Terimakasih subtitlenya

[@noeliahoyos7111]

im wainting 😍😍😍

[@Guruenglishh]

Wow

[@yolandalindsay8368]

"Goode Ol' Oscar!"

[@j.w.2391]

Thoroughly enjoyed this society melodrama of blackmail and political intrigue. While I know Paulette Goddard is the nominal star, but my applause goes to the superb Diana Wynyard. You can tell she knows the role of Mrs. Gertrude Chiltern inside out, that she's a old hand at Wilde and the whole repertoire of Modern British drama. She Possesses Beauty, Brains and a honeycomb voice I could listen to for hours. Ive always admired Goddard but there aint nothin English or aristocratic about her...she is the All - American tootsie from So Proudly We Hail (43). I personally imagine Margaret Lockwood in as the scheming Mrs. Cheveley. Ive book marked this one for a 2nd viewing.

[@robertd.carver6240]

As far as serious melodramas go, this one at least is leavened by Wilde's sharp wit,

[@archenema6792]

A very young Gwyneth Johns steals the show. Her most famous role was probably Mrs. Banks from Mary Poppins.

[@wendystephenson407]

I thought it was Glynis Johns…

[@archenema6792]

@@wendystephenson407 Oops, you're right!! I'm such a dunderhead sometimes. 🤷‍♂️

[@Guruenglishh]

❤❤❤

[@Guruenglishh]

​@@wendystephenson407 Is that so

[@Guruenglishh]

​@@archenema6792 Hahaha

[@anaderol5408]

Oscar Wilde was not only a brilliant playwright but somewhat of a seer ...74 years after he wrote the play there was indeed an Argentine Scheme, albeit not associated with a canal. 😂😂💕

[@mikesilva3868]

❤great

[@Guruenglishh]

Hahaha impressive

[@varonadee6980]

Interesting to me is the fact that vacuum cleaners did not gain widespread use until after women ceased wearing dresses with long, floor and street sweeping hems. 😟

[@user-vs4nq4eh3p]

:))) Идеальных мужей точно не бывает, только не нужно давать себя использовать неким "миссис Чивли":)☕☕👆😉😘💖

[@kathyflorcruz552]

Simply STUPENDOUS! 😂

[@randomtux1234]

COLORIZED?? i should bloody well think so! how can an epic of fashion design like this be shewn in b/w? 19:46 Argentine Canal Scheme-best executed negotiation ever

[@gwendolinechelsey6040]

I love the Russian one 1980. Highly recommend to watch.