The Rake's Progress
Vivian Kenway, a young Englishman from an aristocratic background, flunks out of Oxford, and decides to use his considerable charm to achieve his goal of, apparently, making dissipation his career. His derelictions include seduction, betrayals of sweethearts, family and friends, and Marriage for money. All this with no signs of remorse or redemption, since his life as a completely unprincipled rake is quite enjoyable...for him, at least. Then, World War II breaks out and he is given a chance to die a heroic death for flag and country. Maybe.
Sidney Gilliat Director Wilkie Cooper Director of Photography Thelma Connell Editor William Alwyn Original Music Composer Sidney Gilliat Screenplay Frank Launder Screenplay Val Valentine Story Sidney Gilliat Producer Frank Launder Producer David Rawnsley Production Design Yvonne Caffin Costume Design
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