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About the Film

Year

1961

Rating

NR

Genre

Comedy / Drama

Running Time

109 MIN

Synopsis

A rousing chorus of Nol Coward's "Stately Homes of England" is heard as the opening titles of The Grass Is Greener fade into several stock shots of those stately homes. One of these mansions is owned by British earl Victor Rhyall (Cary Grant), who opens his home to American tourists in order to make ends meet. One such tourist is wealthy Texan Charles Delacro (Robert Mitchum), who sets his sights upon Victor's lovely wife, Hilary (Deborah Kerr). In his efforts to win back his wife, Victor presses his former girlfriend Hattie Durant (Jean Simmons) into service. The Grass Is Greener was adapted by Hugh and Margaret Williams from their own stage play.

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Where to Watch

Digital

About the Cast

Cary Grant

Victor Rhyall

Deborah Kerr

Hilary Rhyall

Robert Mitchum

Charles Delacro

Jean Simmons

Hattie Durant

Moray Watson

Trevor Sellers

About the Crew

Director

Stanley Donen

Producer

James Ware

Producer

Stanley Donen

Writer

Hugh Williams

Writer

Margaret Williams

Based on Play By

Hugh Williams

Based on Play By

Margaret Williams

Music Scoring

Noel Coward