Warning to Wantons (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1949, Warning to Wantons is a comedy and romance film directed by Donald B. Wilson, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Featuring an early role for accomplished French actress Anne Vernon alongside Mary Poppins star David Tomlinson, this effervescent comedy charts the romantic adventures of a young woman who swaps her strict convent school for the heady pleasures of high society. Seventeen-year-old Renee slips away from her convent school, joins her fashionable mother and launches herself into Society with one aim: to conquer the hearts of all the men she encounters. Setting her sights on Max, a bridegroom-to-be, her expert scheming and manipulative behaviour soon ensures that he falls under her spell... but his fiancee isn't giving up without a fight
Who’s in it. Warning to Wantons stars Harold Warrender as Count Anton Kardak, Anne Vernon as Renee de Vaillant, David Tomlinson as Count Max Kardak and Sonia Holm as Maria, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Warning to Wantons 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 Warning to Wantons page.
If you liked it. Fans of Warning to Wantons tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Warning to Wantons (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Warning to Wantons change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Warning to Wantons worth watching?
- Warning to Wantons holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Warning to Wantons?
- Warning to Wantons stars Harold Warrender, Anne Vernon, David Tomlinson, Sonia Holm and Hugh Cross.
- When was Warning to Wantons released?
- Warning to Wantons was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.