Trio
Trio

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Trio

1950
Movie
91 min
English

W. Somerset Maugham introduces three more of his stories about human foibles.

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IMDb6.8/10
Director: Ken AnnakinGenres: Drama, Romance, Comedy

Plot Summary

This anthology film presents three separate stories, each exploring different facets of human relationships and aspirations. The first segment, 'The Postmaster's Daughter,' follows a young woman's efforts to escape a loveless marriage. 'Mr. Loveday's Little Outing' depicts a retired colonel's disastrous attempt to entertain guests. Finally, 'The Verger' tells the tale of a church verger who is dismissed but finds unexpected success.

Critical Reception

Trio received a generally positive reception, praised for its varied storytelling and strong performances, particularly from its ensemble cast. Critics noted its blend of lightheartedness and poignant moments, though some found the transitions between segments abrupt.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its diverse and engaging narrative segments.

  • Applauded for solid performances across all three stories.

  • Noted for successfully balancing comedic and dramatic tones.

Google audience: Audience reception data is not readily available for this film.

Fun Fact

The film is based on three short stories by W. Somerset Maugham, with Maugham himself appearing to introduce each segment.

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CinemaSerf

Following on from his "Quartet" series from 1948, we have another three short stories with a gently underlying moral message from Somerset Maugham. The first is, in my view, the best: it sees a verger of many years standing (James Hayter) f...