With these stories in mind, one must ask themselves whyPeter Sellerswould playthree roles inDr.
Guinness was supposedly offered only four of the roles, but suggested he just play the eight himself instead.
The film co-starsDennis Price,Valerie Jobson,Joan Greenwood, andMiles Malleson.
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This shows, above all else, the exceptional range that Guinness had as an actor.
It is absolutely hilarious.
The scripts intelligence and subtlety allow the film to balance its dark themes with light, engaging humor.
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This kind ofexceptional cinematography elevates the filmto another level entirely.
It was edited to satisfy theHays Code, the film-making rules governing immoralities and obscenities in cinema.
Kind Hearts and Coronetsis still as highly regarded as it always has been.
Kind Hearts and Coronetsis available to stream on Kanopy in the U.S.
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