

Madeleine's middle-class family cannot understand why she puts off marrying a respectable young man, as they know nothing about her long-term affair with a Frenchman.
Direction
Lean's shadowy Glasgow streets reek of guilt.
Acting
Ann Todd's porcelain mask hiding volcanic desire.
Cinematography
Gaslight and fog that practically suffocate.

Director
David Lean
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
David Lean married Ann Todd immediately after filming. The power dynamics on screen suddenly feel... personal.
The real Madeleine Smith became a successful artist in America under a new name. The 'not proven' verdict let her disappear into respectability.