Trio 1950

Three short stories by W. Somerset Maugham, "The Verger", "Mr. Know-All", and "The Sanatorium" are introduced by the author.
Directors
Ken AnnakinHarold French
Writers
Noel LangleyW. Somerset MaughamR.C. Sherriff
Stars
James HayterKathleen HarrisonFelix Aylmer
www.imdb.com/title/tt0042752/

[@user-vp1eq9oy5z]

❤❤❤ this was when our world was gentle x slow x caring. God bless you all who are watching these films. ❤❤❤❤

[@georgegoodyear9631]

And good wishes to you.

[@allangilchrist5938]

I second that.

[@MikeGreenwood51]

Not to mention the vast feilds used as war cemetaries. Yes a time when the early morning medows florished with skylarks in the warm summer mornings and nightingales sang their evening chorus.

[@lizzparis9060]

You’re not too shabby yourself kiddo😺❣️

[@franrichardson6556]

So many forgotten treasures! I love them too.

[@mejuffrouwvandalen]

Hurray for people like you for uploading these brilliant movies! Can’t stand tv anymore, this is so much better. Thank you 😁

[@wildalbalass4867]

Hear hear. I got rid of my tv a few years ago.

[@peacenow42]

@@wildalbalass4867 you all are on KZbin///tube is a nickname for TV....

[@Ourladyrules]

Rankin Productions put out alot of great movies back in the day 🎥🎥🎥👍

[@cattymajiv]

At least on KZbin you can choose what you watch. The tv programmers and the people at the streaming services are idiots. Just like everyone in the music and radio businesses too, and half the newspapers. They all have an agenda of 1 sort or the other, and NONE of them have any interest at all in quality content. But the content on KZbin is not chosen by KZbin, even though it's censored by them, because of copyright laws. Those laws are far too restrictive, but that's a different issue completely. There are TONS of garbage here, but I don't care because I never see it. There's more than enough good stuff to keep me busy 24/7! 😉

[@cattymajiv]

@@Ourladyrules All the British companies did!

[@deef3430]

I'm 68 years old, every Saturday or Sunday afternoon watched gainsborough black and white films on TV as a child, loved it then and still do .

[@user-sf3fe4bh2q]

Just my age!❤👍💞💕😉

[@lafreewaylafreeway]

Kathleen Harrison lived to the ripe young age of 103…..passing in 1995….what a fantastic actress 👍

[@tommoncrieff1154]

When I was a child in Scotland these were the actors whose films were shown on TV on rainy afternoons. I grew up with them, even though I was not born until after most of their films were made. Some like John Laurie were still appearing on television. It’s like seeing long departed dear old friends and family come alive again. We don’t get stories with morals or points like these any longer, and nothing today is left to our imaginations such as what would happen to Miss Bishop and Major Templeton.

[@lindaflowerpower8498]

We surely know that at least they had half a year PARADISE, instead three years waiting for DEATH. The best decision they could ever have made!!

[@inkyguy]

I miss the days of Saturday and Sunday afternoon movies, and on some independent stations in the U.S. in the early afternoons on weekdays too. Of course, I was the only one around watching them, nearly always by myself. Everyone else was watching sport(s), which bored me to tears.

[@fritula6200]

I agree with you all: For Sunday afternoon films: home from Church: Sunday roast eaten: then into the lounge room with the Film: sometimes there were two films: then 6pm the old fashioned "wonderful world of Disneyland": was on also every Sunday.

[@Skiskiski]

As a European Pole, born in the late 20th century, I too agreed that today's movies are nothing but rubbish.

[@winonamassingill7895]

Reply to Fritula about Sunday’s pot roast dinners and watching clean Walt Disney’s movies 🎥. That was better than having to change the time of the afternoon church ⛪️ service because if it wasn’t changed people were staying home to watch Bonanza instead of going to church. Talk about people putting God in last place in order to watch Bonanza. 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@gloriamontgomery6900]

Every couple of years I re read Somerset Maugham’s wonderful short stories.

[@karens249]

same here!

[@KaryannFontaineikary4]

I was born in 1950. My parents would read to me stories written by Somerset Maugham. One of my favourite authors. I love these stories brought to life in film. Thank you for showing this film.

[@dianalee8967]

I couldn't find anything on cable there was some movies but not like these I like these kind of English movies and back in the 1700s and 1800s. I stay riveted watching and don't doze it all I tend to doze a lot lately cuz I'm almost 90 years old and this kept me awake the whole time thanks again.🤩🤩

[@trudi1962]

The Verger is my all time favourite story. I smile with tears in my eyes the whole way through ❤

[@thomassnider6691]

I liked when the bank manager asked him what he would've been if he could read and he answered 'I'd be the verger at St. Peter's Church.' Literacy is obviously overrated.

[@janepatterson6779]

A delicate movie..as a very senior in America, it touched my heart. Cannot tolerate the trash produced today, anywhere in the world.

[@harryplummer6356]

Isn't that the truth Jane!

[@elainelosee7974]

Very obvious in film. I love the British films and all actors, plus, loved London. Such a warm and welcoming people ☺ 💕 💓

[@msjannd4]

👍

[@clearlake3492]

Jane Patterson Yes, there is trash produced today. Just as there are brilliant movies and run-of-the-mill ones. In short, every generation produces work that is good, bad and indifferent.

[@vincentperratore4395]

@@clearlake3492 The way to tell the difference of people today, as opposed to the ones of of a century ago is their leaders, (whom they've chosen), their role models and their music.

[@robertphillips791]

I’m a 70’s baby and love these movies. Brings me calm

[@tamaraeitson1661]

Me too, Mr. Phillip's. I was born in 67, and I've always gravitated to classic movies. I find peace and comfort.

[@robertphillips791]

@@tamaraeitson1661 thank you

[@melanalelii296]

Me too 70s baby i love 50s movies calms me too

[@rehab5355]

I'm 70 this year...I was born in 1953...Brings back a more respected times for Films...

[@winniewotsit4452]

I hadn't realised how much I miss those old days. I recognised almost all the actors here. Well crafted, feel good stories. It seems that we saw the best of times. Thank you for sharing these gems of British films.

[@margaretnorvell9555]

Yes. It was the best of times. So unlike these days.

[@markszawlowski867]

This is such a treat. True artistry in effortless storytelling.

[@davidheald2639]

Nigel Patrick is brilliant in this. What a fine actor he was.

[@cynthiahawkins2389]

It is January 2020 and I may be late to the party here, but delighted to have arrived all the same. This is my third viewing of this wonderful film - there is another one Quartet, here as well. Maugham's stories are so delightful. Moreover, as a businesswoman of 71, newly resettled in New Orleans, the idea of being an 'elder-preneur' appeals to me, hugely. The VERGER of course is my favorite story in this group. Thanks ever so...

[@2msvalkyrie529]

A@:Cynthia When all is said and done the cultural and historical ties between the US and Britain still mean something . Perhaps not for much longer but let's be grateful to KZbin for allowing us to escape. !!

[@brenda7101]

I just visited New Orleans 👍🏽

[@peacenow42]

@@2msvalkyrie529 the shared losses in WW1 and 2 between the 2 countries still mean everything..the sacrifices, the bravery.

[@ThePattibeth]

Good afternoon from Georgia USA

[@catmother4214]

Thank you SO much! An enjoyable movie to watch this first day of 2024! ♥️♥️♥️

[@Perivale]

True story. Many years ago, maybe in '94, I went to visit my mother in London. A neighbor had past away and somehow she came into possession of a book he owned. I read the first story and immediately fell in love with the author W. Somerset Maugham and the first story was The Verger. That ending is everything! Anyways, thanks for the upload, it's appreciated.

[@gehlen52]

I am not alone when I say that films such as this one convey a warmth that is totally absent from contemporary efforts. A sort of comfort you might say.

[@kayekaye251]

That's it, warmth! Sometimes I see a modern movie, a remake of an old one and the new one is just lacking. Not detail, not costumes, not location, but warmth.

[@gehlen52]

@@kayekaye251 Yes, and that makes a movie all the more enjoyable. Difficult to find these movies.

[@gehlen52]

@@kayekaye251 If you get a chance watch 'I remember Mama' 1948, great movie, the part with the cat is great.

[@kayekaye251]

@@gehlen52 I will have to watch it again. I just remember my basic warm fuzzy feeling about the movie.

[@johndoyle-hf6wm]

Character driven brilliance

[@moonlight6855]

In crazy time like this, it is so comforting to be able to enjoy those classics and find a little peace. I love the story of The Verger: When one door is closed, another door opens for you. Universe always has the best and right plan. I also enjoyed Know It All: We always tend to judge a human based on our own experience. Sometimes you can find a good heart from the most unexpected person.

[@tourbillon13]

What a lovely comment 🙂 you have just lifted me up from my sad old mood, like a flower opening up in the morning sun...yes, finding a little peace is priceless isn't it 🌻 Such wonderful movies. Take care.

[@clairejohnson2332]

I’m leaving a message to say I am enjoying each Trio tale. I have heard of Somerset Maugham for years, but never read his story or seen any more made from his stories. His stories here are so practical and comical and comforting.

[@IamwhoIam333]

I know right, must be a generational. 😘

[@margaretharks7022]

You can say that again. To bad we can't turn back the hands of time. Great film!

[@baldwincollins5619]

The British classic's were well written and adapted to film back then. Very comforting to read that there is still people who appreciate them.

[@WholeBibleBelieverWoman]

I am so used to films with bitter twists that from the first of the trio I was feeling stressed, readying for something awful to happen. But then I was able to relax after all. What a delight to find this!

[@PrimeDirective101]

I was just thinking the same thing! I am always waiting for something horrible to happen. I was sure the bank was going to rook the man out of his money in the Verger and that the doctor of the sanitorium was keeping people their for years, to control them and make money. It's 2021 and my mistrust is out of control.

[@WholeBibleBelieverWoman]

@@PrimeDirective101 Yes I have to say I believe that in the late 20th and early 21st centuries your mistrust is WELL founded...!!! The more I research the more I am certain of it. Things that used to be called conspiracy theories that have turned out to be conspiracy FACTS include our own government giving Americans syphillis on purpose, using them in mind control experiments (such as MK Ultra) and Project Paperclip which gave new names and well-paid and even very sensitive positions in our government to Nazi scientists who would otherwise should have been imprisoned for life at the very least for what they did. All of these things have been ADMITTED but (of course) most media refuses to talk about it -- because things like this (and worse) are going on today. FACT.

[@cbass2755]

@@WholeBibleBelieverWoman 👍 well said

[@WholeBibleBelieverWoman]

@@PrimeDirective101 Amen. Reminds me of a Bible verse: O Lord, my strength, and my fortress, and my refuge in the day of affliction, the non-believers shall come unto thee from the ends of the earth, and shall say, Surely our fathers have inherited lies, vanity, and things wherein there is no profit. -- Jeremiah 16:19

[@sunnyadams5842]

I get the same feeling of bracing for the horrible twist. When a movie is too cheery for too long, I get suspicious. ...

[@shelleymcafee8197]

I loved that, Maugham was such a gifted Storyteller, and the Acting was perfect for this one!!! Thank-You!!

[@clairejohnson2332]

What I love about this movie is that the protagonist is a simple man who stays the way he is and survives on his own terms!

[@nonnalovepriceless]

Bring back memories of my beautiful mum and dad Every Saturday afternoon we would watch a movie ..... So sad those days are over we lived a simple life .and really loved our family Even if we just had the basics ...but our home 🏠 was were our hearts were .i respected my mum and dad And they respected and loved me so much ... Thankyou mum and dad for loving me and looking after me when I was young . I look forward to seeing you both in the new world we’re we will embrace each other again And live the real live ... RIP my beautiful mum and dad ..... 🙏🏽🌹🙏🏽🌹🙏🏽🌹🙏🏽🌹🙏🏽🌹🙏🏽🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺

[@rodericksloan1255]

new world shortly 😐

[@monicakittleson1468]

new world shortly your comment touched my heart my brother father and mother just recently passed away less than three months of each other My parents were wonderful people German immigrants from Romania loved America worked hard to give my brother and I a better life which they did I have such good memories of being with them miss them immensely no words it seems we were both blessed with great parents and will be reunited with them some day. GOD BLESS YOU

[@Tat3371]

So true

[@Tat3371]

Blessing. Things are so horrible now

[@BarbaraMerryGeng]

Paradise Soon : I feel exactly the same way ❤️💖❤️

[@claudinedemantet]

Touched my heart too, always loved the oldies, they keep me dreaming. Thankyou 😊

[@JulieStJohn-jb4cy]

Very sweet movie. I could watch movies of this ilk all day. Jean Simmons has been a favorite of mine for many years.

[@dianawardrip5171]

I loved this, so gracious, beautiful storytelling.

[@irmalauradiamantini]

What a pleasure - a film with beautiful spoken English and no vulgarity, yet depicting nonetheless the defects and foibles of human nature. Thank you.

[@lordbyron3603]

I was filled with anxiety until I watched the video. By the end of the second story, I noticed I my breathing was calm, pleasant and unforced. Thoroughly enjoy watching these classic Sommerset Maugham movies. Razor’s Edge a favorite. Thank you.

[@jamesdarnborough]

Jonathan, I came across this by complete chance and how fantastic to see so many positive comments. Thank you for sharing. My Father, Antony Darnborough managed to convince Maugham to allow him to turn many of his short stories into films - many had tried and failed before him. A few years ago we gave all the stills from Trio, Quartet and Encore (and a few others) to the British Film Institue so that they would be cared for and available for everyone. You can hear my father introduce each film before Maugham. Just for good measure, my uncle Muir conducted the music. Thanks again. P.S. The Verger was always my favorite.

[@seglora7219]

Your father made the excellent film "So long at the fair" in 1950 with Dick Bogarde and Jean Simmons. This is not avialable in youtube in the English version but only in an Italian dubbed version! It's a pity outdated copy right rules shoud block historic and artistic important films to be available for all.

[@hankaustin7091]

@@seglora7219 are you serious?? like anyone believes this guy's father was the film maker.. here's a hint.. just because someone posts a comment on KZbin doesn't in ANY way, shape or form mean it's true.

[@jeanwhite1659]

Congrats on your family's talented gifting to the public! Many thanks to ALL involved in bringing these treasures together!

[@bethhollins3556]

Cheers to your father!!! I find all three clever and endearing.

[@purgatoryofhope1414]

I too love the Verger. It's moral story is just as good today as when it was written. If you don't know you can't do it you could possibly be able to do it! All you have to do is believe in yourself. I'm sure this could have possibly been based on somebody that really existed because back then you didn't need even a high school diploma to be able to create something out of your life. Nobody was looking at a piece of paper they were looking at you. My husband holds a position in his company that today he would not even be looked at as an applicant to be an assistant. He had to get a GED because his last semester of high school was interrupted. He didn't go to college because there wasn't the money but he worked himself into experience & apprenticeship to the point that when he took this job almost 40 years ago he was immediately put into a position at a very young age of management. Though the company has hired and fired several different supervisors above him they were too frightened to move him into those positions because they didn't want to lose him 4 he is the one who keeps their manufacturing humming from below the ground to above in the air and works with all federal state and local agencies. When they hired a company to find out how they could improve all of their departments his Department was the only one that not only outdid the top Fortune 500 companies in all areas of accountability but exceeded them coming in 25% under budget & short staffed to such an extreme they sent a team in & monitored his management style for a month to see what they could use for suggestions towards other companies!re. You make yourself, & hopefully with someone you love & believes in you beside you.

[@percy6383]

I recently saw a programme, a lot newer than this, called “ tales of the unexpected “ . It started with a verger being sacked because he could not read or write, started a cafe with his wife. Years later he was asked the same question as here and gave the same answer. “ where would you be if you could read and write” the answer was ‘still a verger ‘. So apart from this original film and the more recent, one being a tobacconists and the more recent being a cafe, both good stories by W Somerset Maughan. Always liked tales of the unexpected.

[@sandman9463]

The art of story telling. The BBC radio audio recordings are gems.

[@chirelle.alanalooney8609]

I do love all three of these stories !!! Love 'em, Love 'em Love 'em !!!!!!

[@dinapainter8618]

I learned about w somerset Maugham when my daughter was in high school some years ago-since then I became a fan.

[@ritaroad]

Thank you for posting this movie. In 1998 I was on a British Airways flight returning from London to Chicago. I asked a tall Englishman if he could place something for me in the overhead compartment. His reply was, enchanted. I’ll never forget that.

[@2msvalkyrie529]

Did he look like Michael Rennie ?

[@ellenmendoza7246]

I really enjoy that so much just lovely..beautifully done

[@evek1057]

The 1st was quite a remarkable story of one door closing and another opening for the better. The 2nd story was quite entertaining in how others come to realize the 'good' in someone who many already made up their minds to dislike and judge as annoying. The 3rd one was a needed lesson meant for others in the same situation.

[@richardhardaker4586]

A real gem; beautifully acted, great stories. Although in an age when sex or violence forms part or all of the plot their absence makes the film seem unique. A joy to watch

[@leedawson5615]

Thank you for posting this most enjoyable trilogy 🙏

[@kgs42]

All those fantastic British character actors. I'm glad we can still see and appreciate them.

[@thedoc4447]

I have seen this film five times and still find it heartwarming. I have always been a fan of Kathleen Harrison and when I was younger I wanted her to be my auntie. As for James Hayter I still refer to him as Mr. Kipling (those of a certain age will know why). I thoroughly enjoyed all three films and want to thank you for making them available to us. Absolutely brilliant.

[@rehab5355]

It's one of my go tos'

[@Skiskiski]

2nd one I like. On to the the 3rd.

[@juliemunro1]

Yes, Mr.Kipling makes exceedingly good cakes

[@silviarichards2432]

This is good old fashioned proper acting, great cinematography , good story lines , if I could I would open a Cinema and run oldies like this all the time with discounts for seniors.

[@tinapeters5725]

A Gem of a film, I have watched it several times, each story delightful, what a wonderful storyteller, Somerset Maughan was. Each actor was perfectly cast .One note Jeanne Simmons never lost her gentleness, it remained with her even when she went to Hollywood

[@smiththomson95]

Hello Tina How are you doing today?

[@jellybean3731]

British films of this era are the bestest : )

[@jamesmcleesh2688]

The part played by Mr.Grey was Wilfred Hyde White a great English comedy actor . A true fan of Good old British comedy films . Thank you

[@ms.reonalove9408]

Only one complaint? I didn't want either of the trios to end! Too short... One thing all have in common? All were a great treat to watch! A must see all three!

[@adrianlarkins7259]

Sad to realise all those wonderful actors and actresses are long gone, even the young Jean Simmons.

[@Crazeyfor67]

You're right, but it's also sad that the vast majority of movies made today today are senseless garbage.

[@TAROTAI]

I know - how cruel to die from lung cancer 💔

[@harmoniabalanza]

Time is a thief.

[@davenix604]

Death does not descriminate, it comes to all...

[@hipocampelofantocame]

Wow! What a blast from the past. I was 16 in 1950.and missed this film. So pleased to see it now. Kudos!

[@shirleyfunte3063]

Malcom are you related to Clark McLoed? He was the owner of Teleconnect in Cedar Rapids,Iowa. I married a McLaud,who were cousins.Jim never appreciated these wonderful old works of art...

[@myunknownland9272]

Good old age... You were 17 when I was born. My mum passed away at 88.hope you have many years yet. 🙏💕

[@tedthesailor172]

Absolutely stonking British drama with a great cast list in each case. Loved every minute. Many thanks for sharing.

[@tedthesailor172]

When I first watched `Mr Know-It-All" I thought that the lady with the pearls had bought them for herself and was just deceiving her husband about the cost. After a second watch I realised that she must have had an affair in her husband's absence and they'd actually been bought for her by her boyfriend...

[@maryandwalterkeckich6219]

& lnnp@@tedthesailor172 mmß. vvvvxzmzzz 'kNk2../_*&999&&@ka

[@Rebelmusedesign]

I love movies like this!!!!! ❤️

[@gardengnome3249]

I am guessing stonking is another word for "good". Never heard it used before.

[@liliagutierrez5048]

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[@chrisk8187]

Maugham, I was not familiar his works. A wonderful writer! And that they could make it into a movie without ruining it is even more remarkable. Superb acting by all! Thanks for posting!!!

[@gloriamontgomery6900]

His short stories are very much worth reading!

[@mkfloyd9131]

What a man Templeton was, a real English gent, and of course the lovely Jean Simmons...

[@fightfairloseeasy8920]

but Jean Simmons wasnt a gent ...

[@robbinpapalucas4620]

Love these films. Brilliantly done.

[@carroleph]

Somerset Maugham ... makes my heart remember !!! ...so grateful ..

[@rrexless777]

I love Somerset Maugham's books, and this is a movie I love and am happy to find on KZbin! Thank you Jonathan.

[@ziggyschumann5284]

What's there not to like ? First class storylines, acting, writing, soundtrack, and fashion.

[@antoniospanayiotou8619]

Such gems, from when innocence was still a treasure!

[@talladale]

I can't thank you enough for posting these wonderful films. I've enjoyed them more than I can say. They show that great films can be made without swear words, explosions, and computerized imaging. I haven't got the slightest interest in going to the movies these days, when I can go to KZbin and see films like this. You've made a lot of people very happy!

[@user-pm8bm1by4u]

Thank you :)

[@Old-Time-Fun]

Ditto !

[@erikwilliams3296]

What a cesspool contemporary film is by comparison !

[@theresatitus-lawson3431]

Ditto!

[@brianrussel6012]

(guest). It is alarming, the way the current film makers seem to think that entertainment is best served by including as many situations of stress, conflict, nastiness , cruelty, graphic close-ups of torture, etc...... On t.v., here ( England) , October 2017, there is a trailer for various "action" films, and after a selection of stress-filled short clips, they put on the screen, " all the best bits " . You should see the shelves of ' popular ' videos at Asda, the vast majority of cover pictures suggesting violent content. Young people seeing these things will take the view that this is everyday life, that extreme behaviour is ' normal ' . It might explain the general increase in selfish, bad behaviour .... For many years I have been very concerned that violent films can have deep psychological effects..... So these great o!d films, although some did portray crime, etc, much more effort was put into the sets, acting, lighting, costumes, and over all, you get an entertaining, often thought- provoking result, interesting rather than upsetting. Many thanks for this facility . Endless interest , so rewarding to catch up with the great variety of old films here. ☺

[@annetteincairns3528]

OMG! Nigel Patrick’s performance as Max Kealada, Mr Know-It-All was faultless! I so enjoyed Trio. Many thanks.

[@webow88]

Like the narrator, we tend to take an instant dislike to Max Kelada (Nigel Patrick). He is pushy, rude, overbearing, conceited and delusional (he imagines himself to be the most popular person on the ship). But there is more to him than that. His supreme confidence is born of his competence in business, and in other areas. Kalada is relentlessly cheerful, never takes anything personally, genuinely likes people and tries to make sure everyone on board is having fun (he personally organizes a lottery, a talent show, and a costume ball). He is also a man of the world, generous and compassionate. I love the final moments, as his berth mate (Wilfred Hyde-White), comes to appreciate the depth of character in the man he had misjudged. "Call me Max." Ha ha ha! And this is all accomplished in just a few minutes in this insightful short story!

[@hootsmon4723]

Only watched the verger so far but .. so far i have smiled watching something that is missing from our viewing these days. Excellent

[@savinglivescamarillo916]

Such lovely stories...each one a treasure!

[@joyamongstforeverspark5422]

THANK YOU JONATHAN⚘WE love these Classics!!

[@barbram8001]

I love old movies, thank you abundantly!

[@EzraVancil]

A delightful trio. I love Maugham books and old movies, so this was a treat today.

[@GradKat]

Ah the good old days! When Brits talked “lake thet”. I always enjoy these vintage movies!

[@Sassafras30]

Full of classic English, snobbery and class. I love movies like this.

[@francais197]

We are what we are, i make no apology to a foreigner.....

[@stardresser1]

Oh boy, I am so excited to be able to watch this tonight. What a great FIND!

[@dorothyparker100]

Wonderful ! These films are so very good. No special effects, just a very good story, good actors and nothing but enjoyment. Thank for the upload.

[@Mummy1952x]

HEAR HEAR!!

[@carmenhernandez7528]

Can you download on borrowed time it's a beautiful

[@Alfakkin]

So very true...

[@elainelosee7974]

My thanks to you, for your sharing your talent and Wisdom. Beautiful Comments.

[@kacy940]

I enjoyed these stories by Somerset Maugham. He is one of my favorites. Thank you.

[@cynthiahawkins2389]

Totally charmed by Mr. Maugham, out of his element just a bit, speaking on screen. All the same, well worth seeing! And I for one thought QUARTET adapted beautifully to film. as did TRIO.

[@ToniA5555]

That's it! I confused this with Quartet. I wondered why I didn't' recognize the stories.

[@RenegadeTimes]

I so remember these kind of movies when I had to stay home from grade school with a cold. My mother would make special tea and chicken soup and we'd cozy under a blanket and watch these old films together. I cherish those memories. We don't so much have actors and actresses today. We have marketing personal to sell an image, a thought process or a product. The films are base, trite and outright vulgar. Portrayed in such a way as to make all of these despicable acts normal. By no stretch of the imagination am I prudish. I sailed through the sexual revolution nearly unscathed. lol But what we have now........garbage Hollywood has always had it's dark side but currently it's all dark. Pitch black. Thanks for great stories made during a wonderful time.

[@grandmalovesmebest]

RenegadeTimes I think most today are just poorly done as if nobody wants to work too hard or spend to much time on anything.

[@Eidann63]

@Renegade Times: Well said, same generation here! I'm not naive either, but what passes for "entertainment" nowadays is truly soft porn with some plot thrown in here and there. Children are inundated from grade school; even t.v. ads are sometimes just plain dirt!! I do not believe it's going to get better.. hold onto your hat.

[@Eidann63]

@@grandmalovesmebest Don't kid yourself. At the sake of sounding paranoid and trite I have to say that I believe there IS an agenda and all of this (including todays worl-wide politics) are interwoven. It is purposeful corruption and confusion.

[@Tat3371]

No thank God for parents that acted like parents and gave us memories as a child

[@Eidann63]

@@Tat3371 Amen.

[@gargoledragon]

Thanks for the good classic movies without all the foul language loved these as a child and even more so now

[@ronaldstrange8981]

This excellent British film gets 10/10 from me. Absolutely first class. England, February, 2024. .

[@BlessedBattens]

It is so sad that most young people today, don't know the difference between love and lust. These films that give one hope, desire for goodness, and most of all great writer's work in film. Thank you for posting a time that should never be forgotten and I hope that the word, Lady and Gentlemen will come their true meaning once again. Sure there were always evil people in the world, but they were looked at as pathetic and not honored in movies as they are today. Thank you again.

[@tinaericson4145]

+Suz V2017 you sound like the bitter old woman.

[@kathleencampbell1138]

A bit of a sweeping statement, wrong of course but no need to be personal and rude!

[@starquant]

Colette: Bet you're the same person who says "Praise Jesus" and calls a woman with an opinion a whore.

[@tonypike5785]

Suz V2017 no she sounds wise to me!

[@yvonnehemlick2642]

and you sound like a cold, indifferent liberal!!

[@zorkwork3841]

Somerset Maugham is such a wonderful story teller...and gets the human condition. Thank you for uploading.

[@XX-gy7ue]

absolute genius ! thank you so much for posting this movie ! Somerset Maugham has always been one of my favorite writers and to see him here is a delight ! it is true , he was a master story teller - but what is more true , is that he had an eye like a scalpel and an enormous scope , his large amount of work should be read by everyone , no word he ever wrote is untrue and all are pointed to a higher morality based on kindness !

[@harmoniabalanza]

Well said. A fine, astute and deep-feeling writer.

[@shirleyfunte3063]

Maugham is what nationality? English of The UK I gather...

[@inkyguy]

@@shirleyfunte3063, if only there were the resources and technology to find the answers to such imponderables. (RTFM.) 🤨 en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/W._Somerset_Maugham

[@judithhopes151]

Such a shame that he was in reality a real shit,,, treated his wife appallingly. A really vain vicious homosexual,,, whereas noel coward was kind and witty,,, Maughan was petty and spiteful.

[@zebookworm8086]

Lovely old film. Thank you.

[@deegeraghty3421]

Thank you for these exquisite stories so beautifully acted. Treasures from the past.

[@RobertLocksley385]

Another great Gainsborough film that I missed, and with another superb cast. I shall wonder unto my dying day why this studio was disbanded. Many, many thanks to our host.

[@dashercronin]

Magnificent story telling by old Willie Maugham, superb production, great acting from real British pros.

[@leonorebaulch6251]

it was worth shedding a few tears over a very moving telling of such beautiful stories....thank you for down loading them

[@shirleyfunte3063]

This production made me cry at times too. I miss these as we saw them in the theatres. I miss the"open-air" theatres...

[@fritula6200]

Three beautiful stories. Touches the human heart!

[@rehab5355]

I like these so much ....i even 😂🤣😘keep reading the comment section!

[@simbastarlight821]

I have read almost all Somerset Maugham's stories and I loved all very much. I am very pleased to find the stories in movies and very thankful and grateful for uploading these rare movies. I remember reading the 3 stories a long time ago and I can never forget them. Thank you sir👍🌟

[@shirleyfunte3063]

Remember Ziggy Stardust? David Bowies insignicant other..

[@alexcampbell3032]

@@shirleyfunte3063 Yes I do, What about it?

[@sharonwebster454]

I love films like this, it always reminds me of a Saturday afternoon, at home, rain pouring down outside, I'm all snug on the settee with a hot coffee in hand and my Mum the same on her chair, no conversation just "comfortable silence". Xx

[@deborahcrawford4693]

You are absolutely right that's how I like to enjoy a movie, snuggle up with a blanket and some hot coffee or tea and enjoy the movie.

[@AstralPixie]

What a sweet memory.

[@LeRoi715]

Thank you for this cult film. Cheers from Toronto to all of YOU!

[@joehiggs100]

Thankyou, it's wonderful that these productions are still available!

[@positivetimeline2023]

I watched this movie several times. Charming stories.

[@arnoldamaral3814]

I saw this movie for the first time a couple of months ago & I must say it was very good indeed. Now I can watch it over & over again. Thanks for this great post. 🇫🇷🍷💙 Arnold Bourbon Amaral

[@geniekri]

I miss these kinds of movies. I miss great dialogue and good plots. Today's movies are all blood and guts and swearing and sex. HATE most of the movies they make now.

[@rickdeacon7373]

Same here .

[@dreamchildrulesfando]

That's pure nonsense.There's all kinds of movies made even today without 4 you mentioned.That you can take the word of true watch all movie fanatic.Or as a would call them : God give me strenght movies.(just an ironic remark so please no believers should feel offended.)Lol

[@davemaxa5263]

@@dreamchildrulesfando Its not nonsense most major movies today have one or all of the 4 mentioned.

[@misfit8915]

Or regurgitated super hero’s Yaaaaawwwn

[@billwilliamson9842]

don't forget they are also chock full of leftist political agenda, that seems to take center stage over story, plot or actin ability.

[@christrinder1255]

Love everything ever written by Maugham! Thanks for posting this compilation of his stories!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍😊

[@alfredmartinez6166]

This was a real treat. I had seen this movie some 50+ years ago and didn't remember it until the second story. This time I watched it twice.

[@blodwyndavies6395]

Three Wonderful stories by the great Somerset Maugham. Sanatorium brought a taer to my eye with the wonderful acting and desperately sad story line. Thanks for tje upload. Wonderful memories.

[@42kellys]

Today, I have seen them all. They were all well done. I loved them. Thank you for posting.

[@elenaborowski2520]

Excellent stories, beautifully acted. Thank you!

[@smiththomson95]

Hello Elena How are you doing today?

[@dahlrussell]

Sweetness and charm! How wonderful! Thank you.

[@sharongillespie3615]

Nice change compare to movies we see today

[@dapinelli]

Encore had Nigel Patrick in it and he was always great in everything.

[@catherinehees1625]

Unlike Mr. Maugham’s other novels, these are charming and humorous. I love these stories! Thanks!

[@smiththomson95]

Hello Dear How are you doing today?

[@johnpharms8943]

I've never seen these old films before. I'm 67 years of age and I truly love British films. I lived in Europe for a total of 8 years! The British know how to make films more than American's.

[@judeirwin2222]

Americans. No apostrophe. A simple plural.

[@dennybenz5846]

True

[@Mr.SLovesTheSacredHeartofJesus]

Sorry, i don't think so.

[@maureenmcdonough7018]

I disagree with you, the old American films are wonderful The old movie stars were special. I do agree that Hollywood of today produces garbage

[@2msvalkyrie529]

Yes. His Girl Friday ? Casablanca? Stagecoach ? Laura ? etc etc... British films were different but not better ! And I'm British..!

[@paulgoodwin1201]

God it's so nice to see films that don't redirect you to crap sites . Sorry for the swearing .

[@7spiritualcompass706]

Wow. These were delightful stories. Heartwarming, and funny as well. Thank you!

[@lucindasweden5778]

What an afternoon I had thanks to the film makers and Somerset Maugham, lovely actors , 💖💖💖

[@howardkerr8174]

As famous as Somerset Maugham is, this is my first acquaintance with his writings, I will definitely have to look for his books.

[@kweejibodali7009]

razors edge

[@philipkuttner7945]

The Painted Veil. And all of his short stories.

[@philipkuttner7945]

@@kweejibodali7009 The main character is a hippie 20 years ahead of his time!