The Man in Grey
1943, English. Directed by Leslie Arliss.
The most daring novel of the century lives on the screen
After marrying a dour and disinterested lord for status, a young woman falls in love with a stage actor while her best friend from boarding school enters an affair with her husband.
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 47 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Man in Grey
The Man in Grey is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Leslie ArlissDirector
- Margaret LockwoodHesther Shaw Barbary
- Phyllis CalvertClarissa Richmond Rohan / Clarissa Rohan
- James MasonLord Rohan
- Stewart GrangerSwinton Rokeby / Peter Rokeby
- Harry ScottToby
- Beatrice VarleyGypsy Fortune Teller
- Martita HuntMiss Patchett
- Helen HayeLady Rohan
- Raymond LovellThe Prince of Wales
- Nora SwinburneMrs. Fitzherbert
- Kathleen BoutallAmelia (uncredited)
- James B. CarsonGervaise (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 6 August 1943
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Margaret Kennedy, Leslie Arliss, Doreen Montgomery
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What The Man in Grey is based on
The Man in Grey is based on The Man in Grey by Eleanor Smith.
The Man in Grey
By Eleanor Smith
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The Man in Grey: quick answers
Is The Man in Grey worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 47 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Man in Grey?
The Man in Grey runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Does The Man in Grey have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Man in Grey. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Man in Grey parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Man in Grey is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Man in Grey on?
The Man in Grey is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Man in Grey?
If you liked The Man in Grey, try The Magnificent Ambersons, Wuthering Heights, Blanche Fury.
Who directed The Man in Grey?
The Man in Grey (1943) was directed by Leslie Arliss and stars Margaret Lockwood, Phyllis Calvert, James Mason.
What is The Man in Grey based on?
The Man in Grey is based on The Man in Grey by Eleanor Smith.