Britannia Mews (1949): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1949 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1949, Britannia Mews is a drama and historie film directed by Jean Negulesco, running about 90 minutes. “For herself alone...she must answer for what she was and did!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In Victorian London, young Adelaide is born into luxury, but marries starving artist Henry. His alcoholism and their lack of money lead to many quarrels. During one such fight, Henry slips down a flight of stairs and dies. A neighbor, Mrs. Mounsey, is the only witness, and she blackmails the young widow by threatening to tell the cops that Adelaide killed her husband. Luckily, lawyer Gilbert swoops in to help Adelaide.
Who’s in it. Britannia Mews stars Dana Andrews as Henry Lambert / Gilbert Lauderdale, Maureen O'Hara as Adelaide 'Addie' Culver, Sybil Thorndike as Mrs. 'The Sow' Mounsey and Fay Compton as Mrs. Culver, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Britannia Mews has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Britannia Mews page.
If you liked it. Fans of Britannia Mews tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
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- Where can I watch Britannia Mews (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Britannia Mews change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Britannia Mews worth watching?
- Britannia Mews holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and historie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Britannia Mews?
- Britannia Mews stars Dana Andrews, Maureen O'Hara, Sybil Thorndike, Fay Compton and A.E. Matthews.
- When was Britannia Mews released?
- Britannia Mews was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.