French Without Tears
1940, English. Directed by Anthony Asquith.
They Took Their French in One "Knee-sy" Lesson!
It is based on the popular West End stage comedy by Terrence Rattigan. It all begins when Diana (Ellen Drew), the sister of a British boy studying in France, arrives in town to flirt with all of her brothers' schoolmates. Alan (Ray Milland), one of the students, successfully resists Diana's charms-meaning of course that Alan and Diana will be in each other's arms by fadeout time. (AllMovie)
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Anthony AsquithDirector
- Ray MillandAlan Howard
- Ellen DrewDiana Lake
- Janine DarceyJacqueline Maingot
- David TreeChris Neilan
- Roland CulverCmdr. Bill Rogers
- Guy MiddletonBrian Curtis
- Kenneth MorganKenneth Lake
- Margaret YardeMarianne
- Toni GableChi-Chi
- Jim GéraldProfessor Maingot
- MantovaniHimself - Orchestra Leader
- Stella RobertsHerself - Vocalist, Mantovani Orchestra
Details
- Released
- 2 February 1940
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Ian Dalrymple, Terence Rattigan, Anatole de Grunwald
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What French Without Tears is based on
French Without Tears is based on French Without Tears (1936) by Terence Rattigan.
1936
French Without Tears
By Terence Rattigan
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French Without Tears runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
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French Without Tears is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is French Without Tears on?
French Without Tears isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 2 February 1940. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like French Without Tears?
If you liked French Without Tears, try American Dreamer, The Trouble with Angels, Much Ado About Nothing.
Who directed French Without Tears?
French Without Tears (1940) was directed by Anthony Asquith and stars Ray Milland, Ellen Drew, Janine Darcey.
What is French Without Tears based on?
French Without Tears is based on French Without Tears (1936) by Terence Rattigan.