The Constant Nymph (1933)

9.0/10 • 97 min • Drama Romance

Overview

Second of three versions of Margaret Kennedy’s novel about a sickly, sensitive Belgian schoolgirl, Tessa (Victoria Hopper), in love with world-famous composer Lewis Dodd (Brian Aherne), who marries her wealthy cousin Florence (Leonora Corbett). Undermining the already delicate Tessa’s health, the composer realises that life without Tessa is unbearable and leaves his unloving wife – but sadly too late.

Cast

Victoria Hopper

Tess Sanger

Brian Aherne

Lewis Dodd

Lyn Harding

Albert Sanger

Mary Clare

Linda Sanger

Jane Baxter

Antonia Sanger

Fritz Schulz

Jacob Birnbaum

Athole Stewart

Charles Churchill

Jim Gérald

Trigorin

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