Back to the arms of his wife after a hectic weekend with his mistress!
A London barrister's marriage is under strain after his affair with a shopgirl who is out to have him. The story is told in flashback.
Cynara (1932) is a drama and romance film directed by King Vidor, released on December 24, 1932 with a runtime of 1h 18m. It stars Ronald Colman, Kay Francis, Phyllis Barry and Henry Stephenson. Viewers rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
Ronald Colman
as James Warlock
Kay Francis
as Clemency Warlock
Phyllis Barry
as Doris Emily Lea
Henry Stephenson
as John Tring
Viva Tattersall
as Milly Miles
Florine McKinney
as Garla
Clarissa Selwynne
as Onslow
Paul Porcasi
as Joseph the Maitre D'
George Kirby
as Mr. Boots
Donald Stuart
as Henry
Wilson Benge
as Jim's Valet Merton
Halliwell Hobbes
as Coroner at Inquest (uncredited)
Directed by King Vidor, written by R. Gore Brown, Lynn Starling and Frances Marion, produced by Samuel Goldwyn.
Average viewer score of 5.1/10 from 14 ratings.
I think what makes this rather unremarkable early talkie stand out is the role of the usually benevolent Henry Stephenson as "John Tring". This time his mellifluous, fireside tones have a distinctly disreputable quality and his character is positively sleazy! Ronald Colman ("Jim Warlock") is an happily married barrister who has a fling with Phyllis Barry ("Doris"). She pursues him and soon he has fallen in love,…
Reviewed on June 13, 2022
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The main cast of Cynara (1932) includes Ronald Colman, Kay Francis, Phyllis Barry, Henry Stephenson and Viva Tattersall. The film was directed by King Vidor. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Cynara was released on December 24, 1932 and runs for 1h 18m.
Cynara (1932) holds an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
