The Man In Grey (1943) | Stewart Granger | James Mason

The Man In Grey (1943)

(from Imbd)
After a brutish, hedonistic Marquis marries a pretty young Clarissa to act as a 'brood sow,' he begins an affair with her friend who plots to take her place.

Director: Leslie Arliss
Writers: Eleanor Smith (novel), Doreen Montgomery (adaptation), Margaret Kennedy (screenplay)
Stars: Margaret Lockwood, James Mason, Phyllis Calvert

Trivia
James Mason was originally cast as Rokeby, but he took over the villain's part of the Marquis of Rohan, replacing Eric Portman. Stewart Granger inherited the role of Rokeby.

Goofs
Toby does not age. He remains a young boy throughout the film.

Quotes
Clarissa Marr: [Introducing herself to Hester] I'm Clarissa.
[Offering her Hesther piece of candy]
Clarissa Marr: would you have a sugar violet?
Hesther Shaw: No, thank you. I don't care for sugary things.

Connections
Featured in James Mason: The Star They Loved to Hate (1984)