Kind Hearts and Coronets

Kind Hearts and Coronets is a 1949 film about a distant heir to a Dukedom who plots to murder those members of his estranged family who stand in his way, thereby avenging his mother's death and winning the heart of a young gentlewoman. Directed by Robert Hamer. Written by Robert Hamer and John Dighton based on Israel Rank: The Autobiography of a Criminal by Roy Horniman. A hilarious study in the gentle art of murder. Louis Mazzini The D’Ascoynes certainly appeared to have accorded with the tradition of the landed gentry and sent the fool of the family into the Church [Lady Agatha D'Ascoyne has been killed while sailing a hot-air balloon over London.]I shot an arrow in the air; she fell to earth in Berkeley Square. While I never admired Edith as much as when I was with Sibella, I never longed for Sibella as much as when I was with Edith. The Reverend Lord Henry was not one of those newfangled parsons who carry the principles of their vocation uncomfortably into private life. It is so difficult to make a neat job of killing people with whom one is not on friendly terms. The next morning I went out shooting with Ethelred—or rather, to watch Ethelred shooting; for my principles will not allow me to take a direct part in blood sports. The Parson I always say that my west window has all the exuberance of Chaucer without, happily, any of the concomitant crudities of his period. Dialogue Mr. Elliot: Even my lamented master, the great Mr. Berry himself, never had the privilege of hanging a duke. What a finale to a lifetime in the public service! Prison Governor: Finale? Mr. Elliot: Yes, I intend to retire. After using this silken rope, never again be content with hemp. Sibella Holland: Oh, Louis! I don't want to marry Lionel! Louis: Why not? Sibella: He's so dull. Louis: I must admit he exhibits the most extraordinary capacity for middle age that I've ever encountered in a young man of twenty-four. Sibella: He says he wants to go to Europe to expand his mind. Louis: He certainly has room to do so. Cast Dennis Price — Louis Mazzini Alec Guinness — The D'Ascoynes Joan Greenwood — Sibella Holland Miles Malleson — Mr. Elliot The Hangman External links 0041546 Kind Hearts and Coronets Category:1949 British films Category:British comedy films Category:British drama films Category:1949 English-language films Category:Films about nobility Category:Films set in London