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The Saxon Charm

  • 1948
  • Approved
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
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Susan Hayward, Robert Montgomery, and John Payne in The Saxon Charm (1948)
ComedyDrama

In order to get his way, New York producer Matt Saxon manipulates and controls everyone around him but his latest protégé, novelist Eric Busch, finally stands-up to him.In order to get his way, New York producer Matt Saxon manipulates and controls everyone around him but his latest protégé, novelist Eric Busch, finally stands-up to him.In order to get his way, New York producer Matt Saxon manipulates and controls everyone around him but his latest protégé, novelist Eric Busch, finally stands-up to him.

  • Director
    • Claude Binyon
  • Writers
    • Frederic Wakeman
    • Claude Binyon
  • Stars
    • Robert Montgomery
    • Susan Hayward
    • John Payne
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    323
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Claude Binyon
    • Writers
      • Frederic Wakeman
      • Claude Binyon
    • Stars
      • Robert Montgomery
      • Susan Hayward
      • John Payne
    • 12User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Robert Montgomery
    Robert Montgomery
    • Matt Saxon
    Susan Hayward
    Susan Hayward
    • Janet Busch
    John Payne
    John Payne
    • Eric Busch
    Audrey Totter
    Audrey Totter
    • Alma Wragg
    Harry Morgan
    Harry Morgan
    • Hermy
    • (as Henry Morgan)
    Harry von Zell
    Harry von Zell
    • Zack Humber
    Cara Williams
    Cara Williams
    • Dolly Humber
    Chill Wills
    Chill Wills
    • Captain Chatham
    Heather Angel
    Heather Angel
    • Vivian Saxon
    Ed Agresti
    • Guest at Mexican Inn
    • (uncredited)
    Fay Baker
    Fay Baker
    • Mrs. Noble
    • (uncredited)
    John Baragrey
    John Baragrey
    • Peter Stanhope
    • (uncredited)
    Barbara Billingsley
    Barbara Billingsley
    • Mrs. Maddox
    • (uncredited)
    Peter Brocco
    Peter Brocco
    • Cyril Leatham
    • (uncredited)
    Laura K. Brooks
    • Buxom Nurse
    • (uncredited)
    Robert Cabal
    Robert Cabal
    • Bus Boy
    • (uncredited)
    Barbara Challis
    • Ingenue
    • (uncredited)
    James Conaty
    • Restaurant Patron
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Claude Binyon
    • Writers
      • Frederic Wakeman
      • Claude Binyon
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    • Trivia
      Robert Montgomery patterned his portrayal of a ruthless Broadway producer who lets nothing stand in the way of getting what he wants after Jed Harris, a noted Broadway impresario who had the same reputation.
    • Goofs
      John Payne and Susan Hayward are swimming. At 43:11, they swim towards Robert Montgomery's yacht. When they board, at 43:45, Robert Montgomery asks John Payne about the new third act of the play. John pats the pocket of his robe and says he has it. The robe could have been borrowed but where did the script come from? They hadn't been aboard it to this point. (Actually, Eric (Payne) is being sarcastic when he says he has it with him, even in his robe after just swimming.)
    • Quotes

      Matt Saxon: [Matt is coaching Alma on singing "I'm In The Mood For Love"] Has this thing got a verse?

      Alma Wragg: Oh, Matt, no one sings verses anymore. That's old fashioned.

      Matt Saxon: Nothing that is good and has a purpose is old fashioned.

    • Soundtracks
      I'm in the Mood for Love
      Music by Jimmy McHugh
      Lyrics by Dorothy Fields
      Sung by Audrey Totter (dubbed by Martha Mears (uncredited))

    User reviews12

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    10/10

    Excellent

    Not the greatest film ever made but it holds due to the fine cast and the superb portrayal of a true scoundrel by Robert Montgomery. I was never much of a Montgomery fan but this was surely worth a nomination. Good story with an insight into the world of Broadway and what happens to naive folk who venture there.
    • Roman11
    • Feb 4, 2003
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    • Release date
      • November 26, 1948 (Mexico)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Charming Matt Saxon
    • Filming locations
      • Republic Studios - 4024 Radford Avenue, North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Universal International Pictures (UI)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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