‘Trio’ forms the second of three movie anthologies based on the short stories of British author W. Somerset Maugham. Other titles in the anthology include ‘Quartet’ (303249), and ‘Encore’ (309327). Stories include: ‘The Verger’; a verger’s fortunes change when he is dismissed by the Bishop: ‘Mr Knowall’ (Nigel Patrick), is an excruciating and over enthusiastic individual who bores his fellow passengers during a voyage, and: ‘Sanitorium’; Jean Simmons, Michael Rennie and Roland Culver star as tuberculosis patients who find some happiness despite their condition. Cast includes James Hayter, Kathleen Harrison and Felix Alymer. Introduced by Somerset Maugham.
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ACMI Identifier
309324
Language
English
Audience classification
G
Subject categories
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Love
Literature → English literature - Film and video adaptations
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Sound
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Black and White
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VHS; Access Print (Section 1)