Dulscy
Set at the end of the XIX-th century. Madame Dulska is the sole and absolute ruler of her house in Cracow. She is ruthless, greedy and oversensitive of the reputation of her family. To protect his son from temptations she overlooks the affair he is having with the maid. Young Dulski first wants to marry the girl, but then yields to his mother demands and turns his interest to a cousin. Everything returns to normal: his father has his habitaul visits to a brothel, his son to a cabaret and Madame Dulska safeguards her reign.
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Plot Summary
Dulcy is a charming but somewhat scatterbrained socialite who always means well but often causes chaos with her well-intentioned schemes. When her family faces financial ruin, Dulcy attempts to save the day through a series of elaborate and often disastrous plans. Her attempts to manipulate situations and people for their own good lead to humorous misunderstandings and escalating predicaments.
Critical Reception
As a made-for-television film based on a classic stage comedy, 'Dulcy' was generally well-received for its witty dialogue and Lynn Redgrave's spirited performance. While not a groundbreaking piece of cinema, it was appreciated for its lighthearted entertainment and faithfulness to its source material.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its witty script and charming performances.
- A delightful adaptation of a classic comedic play.
- Offers lighthearted entertainment with a strong central performance.
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Fun Fact
The play 'Dulcy' by George S. Kaufman and Marc Connelly, on which this film is based, was a Broadway hit in 1921 and was also adapted into a silent film in 1923 and a sound film in 1942.
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