The Fan(1949)
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The Fan Synopsis
Lord Windermere appears to all – including his young wife Margaret – to be the perfect husband. The couple's happy marriage is placed at risk when he starts paying visits to a mysterious beautiful newcomer, Mrs. Erylnne, who is determined to make her entry into London's high society. Worse, the secret gets back to Margaret that Windermere has been giving Mrs. Erylnne large sums of money.
The Fan (1949) is a comedy and drama film directed by Otto Preminger, released on April 1, 1949 with a runtime of 1h 19m. It stars Jeanne Crain, Madeleine Carroll, George Sanders and Richard Greene. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
- Director:
- Otto Preminger
- Writers:
- Walter Reisch, Dorothy Parker, Oscar Wilde
- Producers:
- Otto Preminger
- Cinematographer:
- Joseph LaShelle
- Composer:
- Daniele Amfitheatrof
- Production:
- 20th Century Fox
- Status:
- Released
The Fan Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jeanne Crain
as Lady Margaret 'Meg' Windermere
Madeleine Carroll
as Mrs. Erylnne
George Sanders
as Lord Robert Darlington
Richard Greene
as Lord Arthur Windermere
Martita Hunt
as Duchess of Berwick
John Sutton
as Cecil Graham
- Hugh Dempster
Hugh Dempster
as Lord Augustus Lorton
Richard Ney
as James Hopper
- Virginia McDowall
Virginia McDowall
as Lady Agatha
Randy Stuart
as American Girl
- Felippa Rock
Felippa Rock
as Rosalie (uncredited)
- John Burton
John Burton
as Hoskins (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Otto Preminger, written by Walter Reisch, Dorothy Parker and Oscar Wilde, produced by Otto Preminger.
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The Fan Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 22 ratings.
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The Fan – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Fan online?
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Who stars in The Fan?
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The main cast of The Fan (1949) includes Jeanne Crain, Madeleine Carroll, George Sanders, Richard Greene and Martita Hunt. The film was directed by Otto Preminger. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Fan released?
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The Fan was released on April 1, 1949 and runs for 1h 19m.
Is The Fan worth watching?
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The Fan (1949) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.