These Foolish Things streaming
2006 Movie United Kingdom Drama, Romance, Comedy 107 min Ages 10+
By: Julia Taylor-Stanley With: Lauren Bacall, Terence Stamp, Zoë Tapper, Julia McKenzie, Andrew Lincoln
Screen luminaries Lauren Bacall, Anjelica Huston and Terence Stamp lead a stellar ensemble cast in this extraordinary, heartwarming rags-to-riches story set in 1930s England. A struggling young actress, a fledgling director and an ambitious playwright become embroiled in an emotional love triangle as they strive for recognition, fame and fortune in a world on the brink of World War II.
Mood
Dramatic
Melancholic
Romantic
Sentimental
Cast & Crew
Julia Taylor-Stanley
Noel Langley
Lauren Bacall
Terence Stamp
Craig Rooke
Charlotte Lucas
Anjelica Huston
Zoë Tapper
Roy Dotrice
Andrew Lincoln
Julia McKenzie
David Leon
Directed By Julia Taylor-Stanley
Ensemble Cast
Notable Performances
Adaptation
Based On 1936 Novel
Cinematic Technique
Character-Focused
Dialogue-Driven
Naturalistic
On-Location Filming
Narrative Structure
Character-Driven
Emotional Arc
Linear
Period Romance
Romantic Triangle
Pace
Contemplative
Slow-Paced
Steady
Style
1930S Aesthetic
Character-Driven
Film On Location
Period Drama
Romantic Drama
Time-Period
1930S England
Central Conflict
Fame Vs. Love
Love Triangle
Characters
Director
Playwright
Young Actress
Ending
Bittersweet
Romantic Disappointment
Historical Context
1930S England
Pre-World War Ii
Key Plot Points
Career Ambition
Romantic Rivalry
Plot
Ambition
Emotional Conflict
Fame Pursuit
Love Triangle
Struggling Actress
Setting
1930S England
Historical
Pre-Wwii
Theatre World
Shooting Location
Bristol
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
Theme
Ambition
Emotional Conflict
Fame And Recognition
Love
Love And Ambition
Pre-War Societal Tensions
Genre
Drama
Period Piece
Romantic Drama
Audiences
Adults
Period Drama Enthusiasts
Romantic Drama Fans
Theatre Enthusiasts
Titles
These Foolish Things
Reception
Critical Reception
Criticized As Old-Fashioned
Negative Reviews
Poor Ratings
Poor Reviews
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Release Year
2006
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