Beau Brummell (1954)

Synopsis: Robert Morley had the distinction of playing the late-18th century's two unhappiest monarchs: Louis XVI of France (in Marie Antoinette, for which he earned an Oscar nomination) and George III in this over-inflated historical pageant that will soon have fans of The Madness of King George spluttering with indignation.

Nevertheless, Stewart Granger cuts a dashing figure as the Regency fop whose life, loves and dress sense set tongues wagging. Faced with the exuberance of Morley, Granger and Peter Ustinov (deliciously affected as the Prince of Wales), Elizabeth Taylor seems a little daunted, and who could blame her?

Cast: Stewart Granger, Elizabeth Taylor
Runtime: 113 min