Cluny Brown
Cluny Brown

Cluny Brown

1946
Movie
100 min
English

Amateur plumber Cluny Brown gets sent off by her uncle to work as a servant at an English country estate.

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IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes67%
Director: Henry KosterGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

In 1938 England, Cluny Brown is a free-spirited young woman who dreams of becoming a plumber, much to the dismay of her upper-class relatives. When she unexpectedly inherits a country estate, she finds herself entangled in a web of eccentric characters and romantic possibilities. Her unconventional approach to life and her plumbing skills begin to disrupt the rigid social order of the estate.

Critical Reception

Cluny Brown was generally well-received by critics for its charming humor, witty dialogue, and Jennifer Jones's delightful performance. While not a massive box office success, it is remembered as a pleasant and lighthearted romantic comedy that offered a gentle critique of British class distinctions.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its gentle humor and satirical observations on English society.
  • Jennifer Jones's performance as the unconventional Cluny Brown is a standout.
  • The film offers a light and enjoyable romantic comedy experience.

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Fun Fact

Jennifer Jones's character, Cluny Brown, was inspired by a real-life woman who also aspired to be a plumber, a highly unusual ambition for women at the time.

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CinemaSerf

First things first. Judging by the state of his sink at the start of this film, it's hardly surprising that he needed a plumber! Perhaps a dredger might have been handy too? Anyway, with some honourable-types due to arrive for a drinks part...