Set in the 1930's the story takes place in an old fashioned English country house where a family has invited many of their friends up for a weekend shooting party. The story centers around the McCordle family, particularly the man of the house, William McCordle. Getting on in years William has become benefactor to many of his relatives and friends. As the weekend goes on and secrets are revealed, it seems everyone, above stairs and below, wants a piece of William and his money, but how far will they go to get it?
Written by Ashley <AMTOT@aol.com>
The camera is always moving (if only slightly) in every shot of the film as requested by director Robert Altman.
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Goofs
Continuity:
When Lady Trentham is getting ready to leave, she doesn't have a scarf around her neck. When she goes to the vanity, she throws the scarf to Mary, but then in the next shot she is taking the scarf off.
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Quotes
Mary Maceachran:
They said Sir William was planning to cut Lady Sylvia out of his will in favour of Miss Isobel. Constance, Countess of Trentham:
That's nothing. In the new will, Sir William left Lady Stockbridge 100,000 pounds. Sylvia thinks it's a huge joke, especially since she won't have to pay it. See more »
Crazy Credits
At the end of the credits it says that the real Ivor Novello never took
part in the fictional events portrayed in the film.
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