When an aging former actress (Katharine Hepburn), now a socially prominent figure in London society, is sued by her younger ex-lover (Leigh Lawson) for breach of promise, she retains a famous solicitor (Laurence Olivier) to defend her. While she doesn't recognize him, the barrister remembers her and the three day affair they had in their youth. The prospect of seeing Hepburn and Olivier, two iconic actors and among the greatest of their generation, acting together in their only teaming is mouth watering. They don't disappoint, they play off each other expertly. Still, one wishes they had a more dimensional vehicle instead of this (very) modestly charming piffle which hardly taxes their substantive talents. The chatty script by James Costigan is serviceable but it's unlikely to have much spark without its two lead actors. Directed by George Cukor. Hepburn looks sensational in her Margaret Furse gowns and there's a score by John Barry. With Colin Blakely and Richard Pearson.
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