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Trottie True (1949)

7.019491h 36mEN
MusicDramaComedy

Directed by Brian Desmond Hurst

Rating

7.0/10

Runtime

1h 36m

Language

EN

Release

September 29, 1949

Director

Brian Desmond Hurst

Overview

Tottie True is a gay-90s British music-hall performer who has her sights set on moving from rags to riches, who loses her heart to the pure-and-true blue balloonist, Sid Skinner, but continues her upward search on improving her social status. She finally settles for Lord Landon Digby who has lots of...

Cast

Jean Kent

Jean Kent

Trottie True

James Donald

James Donald

Lord Digby Langdon

Hugh Sinclair

Hugh Sinclair

Maurice Beckenham

Andrew Crawford

Andrew Crawford

Sid Skinner

Bill Owen

Bill Owen

Joe Jugg

Michael Medwin

Michael Medwin

Monty, Marquis of Maidenhead

Lana Morris

Lana Morris

Bouncy Barrington

Christopher Lee

Christopher Lee

Hon. Bongo Icklesham

Harcourt Williams

Harcourt Williams

Duke Of Wellwater

Heather Thatcher

Heather Thatcher

Angela Platt Brown

Harold Scott

Harold Scott

Mr True

Joan Young

Joan Young

Mrs True

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Trottie True (1949), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Tottie True is a gay-90s British music-hall performer who has her sights set on moving from rags to riches, who loses her heart to the pure-and-true blue balloonist, Sid Skinner, but continues her upward search on improving her social status. She finally settles for Lord Landon Digby who has lots of assets and a very-stiff upper lip. She gets a lot of the latter and very little of the former, and decides Sid might have been a better choice.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Trottie True. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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