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Romantic quadrangle involving two brothers, one a burgeoning ballet composer; a willful heiress; and a waif.
A young woman from a convent, Gemma, is drawn into the turbulent lives of her cousin, Maria, and Maria's husband, Carlo. Maria, a dancer, is struggling with her career and her relationship with Carlo, who is also involved with another woman. Gemma finds herself caught in the middle of their emotional turmoil, experiencing her own awakening to love and desire.
Escape Me Never was a modest success upon its release, noted for its sensitive portrayal of complex emotional relationships and its strong performances, particularly from its lead actresses. While not a critical darling, it was appreciated for its dramatic intensity and exploration of themes of love, jealousy, and societal expectations.
Praised for its atmospheric portrayal of emotional drama.
Noted for the strong performances of its female leads.
Seen as a compelling, albeit somber, exploration of romantic entanglements.
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The film was based on a play of the same name by Margaret Kennedy, who also wrote the novel 'The Constant Nymph'.
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Elisabeth Bergner is near her flighty best in this drama. She’s the down on her luck “Gemma” who encounters the aspiring composer “Sebastian” (Hugh Sinclair). Now whilst he becomes fond of her, he is far more fond of “Fenella” (Penelope Dud...