The Reluctant Widow
The Reluctant Widow
1950, English. Directed by Bernard Knowles.
A young governess becomes embroiled in French spy intrigue, in this adaptation of a Georgette Heyer novel.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Bernard KnowlesDirector
- Jean KentElinor Cheviot
- Guy RolfeLord Carlyon
- Kathleen ByronMme. Annette de Chevreaux
- Anthony TancredNicky
- Andrew CruickshankLord Bedlington
- Paul DupuisLord Nivelle
- Lana MorrisBecky
- Scott ForbesFrancois Cheviot
- Peter HammondEustace Cheviot
- Jean CadellMrs. Barrows
- Ralph TrumanScowler
- Hector MacGregorSir Malcolm Torrens
Details
- Released
- 1 May 1950
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Basil Boothroyd, Gordon Wellesley
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How long is The Reluctant Widow?
The Reluctant Widow runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
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The Reluctant Widow isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 May 1950. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Reluctant Widow?
If you liked The Reluctant Widow, try What Maisie Knew, The Young One, Hounddog.
Who directed The Reluctant Widow?
The Reluctant Widow (1950) was directed by Bernard Knowles and stars Jean Kent, Guy Rolfe, Kathleen Byron.