❤❤❤ this was when our world was gentle x slow x caring. God bless you all who are watching these films. ❤❤❤❤

@georgegoodyear9631

3 ай бұрын

And good wishes to you.

@allangilchrist5938

2 ай бұрын

I second that.

@MikeGreenwood51

2 ай бұрын

Not to mention the vast feilds used as war cemetaries. Yes a time when the early morning medows florished with skylarks in the warm summer mornings and nightingales sang their evening chorus.

@lizzparis9060

2 ай бұрын

You’re not too shabby yourself kiddo😺❣️

@franrichardson6556

2 ай бұрын

So many forgotten treasures! I love them too.

Hurray for people like you for uploading these brilliant movies! Can’t stand tv anymore, this is so much better. Thank you 😁

@wildalbalass4867

Жыл бұрын

Hear hear. I got rid of my tv a few years ago.

@peacenow42

Жыл бұрын

@@wildalbalass4867 you all are on KZread///tube is a nickname for TV....

@Ourladyrules

8 ай бұрын

Rankin Productions put out alot of great movies back in the day 🎥🎥🎥👍

@cattymajiv

8 ай бұрын

At least on KZread you can choose what you watch. The tv programmers and the people at the streaming services are idiots. Just like everyone in the music and radio businesses too, and half the newspapers. They all have an agenda of 1 sort or the other, and NONE of them have any interest at all in quality content. But the content on KZread is not chosen by KZread, even though it's censored by them, because of copyright laws. Those laws are far too restrictive, but that's a different issue completely. There are TONS of garbage here, but I don't care because I never see it. There's more than enough good stuff to keep me busy 24/7! 😉

@cattymajiv

8 ай бұрын

@@Ourladyrules All the British companies did!

I'm 68 years old, every Saturday or Sunday afternoon watched gainsborough black and white films on TV as a child, loved it then and still do .

@user-sf3fe4bh2q

2 ай бұрын

Just my age!❤👍💞💕😉

When I was a child in Scotland these were the actors whose films were shown on TV on rainy afternoons. I grew up with them, even though I was not born until after most of their films were made. Some like John Laurie were still appearing on television. It’s like seeing long departed dear old friends and family come alive again. We don’t get stories with morals or points like these any longer, and nothing today is left to our imaginations such as what would happen to Miss Bishop and Major Templeton.

@lindaflowerpower8498

2 жыл бұрын

We surely know that at least they had half a year PARADISE, instead three years waiting for DEATH. The best decision they could ever have made!!

@inkyguy

2 жыл бұрын

I miss the days of Saturday and Sunday afternoon movies, and on some independent stations in the U.S. in the early afternoons on weekdays too. Of course, I was the only one around watching them, nearly always by myself. Everyone else was watching sport(s), which bored me to tears.

@fritula6200

Жыл бұрын

I agree with you all: For Sunday afternoon films: home from Church: Sunday roast eaten: then into the lounge room with the Film: sometimes there were two films: then 6pm the old fashioned "wonderful world of Disneyland": was on also every Sunday.

@Skiskiski

Жыл бұрын

As a European Pole, born in the late 20th century, I too agreed that today's movies are nothing but rubbish.

@winonamassingill7895

Жыл бұрын

Reply to Fritula about Sunday’s pot roast dinners and watching clean Walt Disney’s movies 🎥. That was better than having to change the time of the afternoon church ⛪️ service because if it wasn’t changed people were staying home to watch Bonanza instead of going to church. Talk about people putting God in last place in order to watch Bonanza. 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

A delicate movie..as a very senior in America, it touched my heart. Cannot tolerate the trash produced today, anywhere in the world.

@harryplummer6356

3 жыл бұрын

Isn't that the truth Jane!

@elainelosee7974

3 жыл бұрын

Very obvious in film. I love the British films and all actors, plus, loved London. Such a warm and welcoming people ☺ 💕 💓

@msjannd4

3 жыл бұрын

👍

@clearlake3492

3 жыл бұрын

Jane Patterson Yes, there is trash produced today. Just as there are brilliant movies and run-of-the-mill ones. In short, every generation produces work that is good, bad and indifferent.

@vincentperratore4395

3 жыл бұрын

@@clearlake3492 The way to tell the difference of people today, as opposed to the ones of of a century ago is their leaders, (whom they've chosen), their role models and their music.

Kathleen Harrison lived to the ripe young age of 103…..passing in 1995….what a fantastic actress 👍

Every couple of years I re read Somerset Maugham’s wonderful short stories.

@karens249

4 ай бұрын

same here!

I couldn't find anything on cable there was some movies but not like these I like these kind of English movies and back in the 1700s and 1800s. I stay riveted watching and don't doze it all I tend to doze a lot lately cuz I'm almost 90 years old and this kept me awake the whole time thanks again.🤩🤩

I’m a 70’s baby and love these movies. Brings me calm

@tamaraeitson1661

2 жыл бұрын

Me too, Mr. Phillip's. I was born in 67, and I've always gravitated to classic movies. I find peace and comfort.

@robertphillips791

2 жыл бұрын

@@tamaraeitson1661 thank you

@melanalelii296

2 жыл бұрын

Me too 70s baby i love 50s movies calms me too

@rehab5355

11 ай бұрын

I'm 70 this year...I was born in 1953...Brings back a more respected times for Films...

I was born in 1950. My parents would read to me stories written by Somerset Maugham. One of my favourite authors. I love these stories brought to life in film. Thank you for showing this film.

The Verger is my all time favourite story. I smile with tears in my eyes the whole way through ❤

@thomassnider6691

3 ай бұрын

I liked when the bank manager asked him what he would've been if he could read and he answered 'I'd be the verger at St. Peter's Church.' Literacy is obviously overrated.

I hadn't realised how much I miss those old days. I recognised almost all the actors here. Well crafted, feel good stories. It seems that we saw the best of times. Thank you for sharing these gems of British films.

@margaretnorvell9555

Ай бұрын

Yes. It was the best of times. So unlike these days.

It is January 2020 and I may be late to the party here, but delighted to have arrived all the same. This is my third viewing of this wonderful film - there is another one Quartet, here as well. Maugham's stories are so delightful. Moreover, as a businesswoman of 71, newly resettled in New Orleans, the idea of being an 'elder-preneur' appeals to me, hugely. The VERGER of course is my favorite story in this group. Thanks ever so...

@2msvalkyrie529

2 жыл бұрын

A@:Cynthia When all is said and done the cultural and historical ties between the US and Britain still mean something . Perhaps not for much longer but let's be grateful to KZread for allowing us to escape. !!

@brenda7101

2 жыл бұрын

I just visited New Orleans 👍🏽

@peacenow42

Жыл бұрын

@@2msvalkyrie529 the shared losses in WW1 and 2 between the 2 countries still mean everything..the sacrifices, the bravery.

@ThePattibeth

3 ай бұрын

Good afternoon from Georgia USA

I am not alone when I say that films such as this one convey a warmth that is totally absent from contemporary efforts. A sort of comfort you might say.

@kayekaye251

2 жыл бұрын

That's it, warmth! Sometimes I see a modern movie, a remake of an old one and the new one is just lacking. Not detail, not costumes, not location, but warmth.

@gehlen52

2 жыл бұрын

@@kayekaye251 Yes, and that makes a movie all the more enjoyable. Difficult to find these movies.

@gehlen52

2 жыл бұрын

@@kayekaye251 If you get a chance watch 'I remember Mama' 1948, great movie, the part with the cat is great.

@kayekaye251

2 жыл бұрын

@@gehlen52 I will have to watch it again. I just remember my basic warm fuzzy feeling about the movie.

@johndoyle-hf6wm

Жыл бұрын

Character driven brilliance

Nigel Patrick is brilliant in this. What a fine actor he was.

This is such a treat. True artistry in effortless storytelling.

Jonathan, I came across this by complete chance and how fantastic to see so many positive comments. Thank you for sharing. My Father, Antony Darnborough managed to convince Maugham to allow him to turn many of his short stories into films - many had tried and failed before him. A few years ago we gave all the stills from Trio, Quartet and Encore (and a few others) to the British Film Institue so that they would be cared for and available for everyone. You can hear my father introduce each film before Maugham. Just for good measure, my uncle Muir conducted the music. Thanks again. P.S. The Verger was always my favorite.

@seglora7219

5 жыл бұрын

Your father made the excellent film "So long at the fair" in 1950 with Dick Bogarde and Jean Simmons. This is not avialable in youtube in the English version but only in an Italian dubbed version! It's a pity outdated copy right rules shoud block historic and artistic important films to be available for all.

@hankaustin7091

5 жыл бұрын

@@seglora7219 are you serious?? like anyone believes this guy's father was the film maker.. here's a hint.. just because someone posts a comment on KZread doesn't in ANY way, shape or form mean it's true.

@jeanwhite1659

5 жыл бұрын

Congrats on your family's talented gifting to the public! Many thanks to ALL involved in bringing these treasures together!

@bethhollins3556

5 жыл бұрын

Cheers to your father!!! I find all three clever and endearing.

@purgatoryofhope1414

5 жыл бұрын

I too love the Verger. It's moral story is just as good today as when it was written. If you don't know you can't do it you could possibly be able to do it! All you have to do is believe in yourself. I'm sure this could have possibly been based on somebody that really existed because back then you didn't need even a high school diploma to be able to create something out of your life. Nobody was looking at a piece of paper they were looking at you. My husband holds a position in his company that today he would not even be looked at as an applicant to be an assistant. He had to get a GED because his last semester of high school was interrupted. He didn't go to college because there wasn't the money but he worked himself into experience & apprenticeship to the point that when he took this job almost 40 years ago he was immediately put into a position at a very young age of management. Though the company has hired and fired several different supervisors above him they were too frightened to move him into those positions because they didn't want to lose him 4 he is the one who keeps their manufacturing humming from below the ground to above in the air and works with all federal state and local agencies. When they hired a company to find out how they could improve all of their departments his Department was the only one that not only outdid the top Fortune 500 companies in all areas of accountability but exceeded them coming in 25% under budget & short staffed to such an extreme they sent a team in & monitored his management style for a month to see what they could use for suggestions towards other companies!re. You make yourself, & hopefully with someone you love & believes in you beside you.

In crazy time like this, it is so comforting to be able to enjoy those classics and find a little peace. I love the story of The Verger: When one door is closed, another door opens for you. Universe always has the best and right plan. I also enjoyed Know It All: We always tend to judge a human based on our own experience. Sometimes you can find a good heart from the most unexpected person.

@tourbillon13

3 жыл бұрын

What a lovely comment 🙂 you have just lifted me up from my sad old mood, like a flower opening up in the morning sun...yes, finding a little peace is priceless isn't it 🌻 Such wonderful movies. Take care.

@clairejohnson2332

2 жыл бұрын

I’m leaving a message to say I am enjoying each Trio tale. I have heard of Somerset Maugham for years, but never read his story or seen any more made from his stories. His stories here are so practical and comical and comforting.

@IamwhoIam333

2 жыл бұрын

I know right, must be a generational. 😘

@margaretharks7022

2 жыл бұрын

You can say that again. To bad we can't turn back the hands of time. Great film!

@baldwincollins5619

2 жыл бұрын

The British classic's were well written and adapted to film back then. Very comforting to read that there is still people who appreciate them.

Thank you SO much! An enjoyable movie to watch this first day of 2024! ♥️♥️♥️

I am so used to films with bitter twists that from the first of the trio I was feeling stressed, readying for something awful to happen. But then I was able to relax after all. What a delight to find this!

@PrimeDirective101

3 жыл бұрын

I was just thinking the same thing! I am always waiting for something horrible to happen. I was sure the bank was going to rook the man out of his money in the Verger and that the doctor of the sanitorium was keeping people their for years, to control them and make money. It's 2021 and my mistrust is out of control.

@WholeBibleBelieverWoman

3 жыл бұрын

@@PrimeDirective101 Yes I have to say I believe that in the late 20th and early 21st centuries your mistrust is WELL founded...!!! The more I research the more I am certain of it. Things that used to be called conspiracy theories that have turned out to be conspiracy FACTS include our own government giving Americans syphillis on purpose, using them in mind control experiments (such as MK Ultra) and Project Paperclip which gave new names and well-paid and even very sensitive positions in our government to Nazi scientists who would otherwise should have been imprisoned for life at the very least for what they did. All of these things have been ADMITTED but (of course) most media refuses to talk about it -- because things like this (and worse) are going on today. FACT.

@cbass2755

3 жыл бұрын

@@WholeBibleBelieverWoman 👍 well said

@WholeBibleBelieverWoman

3 жыл бұрын

@@PrimeDirective101 Amen. Reminds me of a Bible verse: O Lord, my strength, and my fortress, and my refuge in the day of affliction, the non-believers shall come unto thee from the ends of the earth, and shall say, Surely our fathers have inherited lies, vanity, and things wherein there is no profit. -- Jeremiah 16:19

@sunnyadams5842

4 ай бұрын

I get the same feeling of bracing for the horrible twist. When a movie is too cheery for too long, I get suspicious. ...

What a pleasure - a film with beautiful spoken English and no vulgarity, yet depicting nonetheless the defects and foibles of human nature. Thank you.

Bring back memories of my beautiful mum and dad Every Saturday afternoon we would watch a movie ..... So sad those days are over we lived a simple life .and really loved our family Even if we just had the basics ...but our home 🏠 was were our hearts were .i respected my mum and dad And they respected and loved me so much ... Thankyou mum and dad for loving me and looking after me when I was young . I look forward to seeing you both in the new world we’re we will embrace each other again And live the real live ... RIP my beautiful mum and dad ..... 🙏🏽🌹🙏🏽🌹🙏🏽🌹🙏🏽🌹🙏🏽🌹🙏🏽🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺

@rodericksloan1255

6 жыл бұрын

new world shortly 😐

@monicakittleson1468

6 жыл бұрын

new world shortly your comment touched my heart my brother father and mother just recently passed away less than three months of each other My parents were wonderful people German immigrants from Romania loved America worked hard to give my brother and I a better life which they did I have such good memories of being with them miss them immensely no words it seems we were both blessed with great parents and will be reunited with them some day. GOD BLESS YOU

@Tat3371

5 жыл бұрын

So true

@Tat3371

5 жыл бұрын

Blessing. Things are so horrible now

@BarbaraMerryGeng

5 жыл бұрын

Paradise Soon : I feel exactly the same way ❤️💖❤️

I loved that, Maugham was such a gifted Storyteller, and the Acting was perfect for this one!!! Thank-You!!

I recently saw a programme, a lot newer than this, called “ tales of the unexpected “ . It started with a verger being sacked because he could not read or write, started a cafe with his wife. Years later he was asked the same question as here and gave the same answer. “ where would you be if you could read and write” the answer was ‘still a verger ‘. So apart from this original film and the more recent, one being a tobacconists and the more recent being a cafe, both good stories by W Somerset Maughan. Always liked tales of the unexpected.

Thank you for posting this movie. In 1998 I was on a British Airways flight returning from London to Chicago. I asked a tall Englishman if he could place something for me in the overhead compartment. His reply was, enchanted. I’ll never forget that.

@2msvalkyrie529

2 жыл бұрын

Did he look like Michael Rennie ?

True story. Many years ago, maybe in '94, I went to visit my mother in London. A neighbor had past away and somehow she came into possession of a book he owned. I read the first story and immediately fell in love with the author W. Somerset Maugham and the first story was The Verger. That ending is everything! Anyways, thanks for the upload, it's appreciated.

I loved this, so gracious, beautiful storytelling.

What I love about this movie is that the protagonist is a simple man who stays the way he is and survives on his own terms!

I really enjoy that so much just lovely..beautifully done

Touched my heart too, always loved the oldies, they keep me dreaming. Thankyou 😊

I was filled with anxiety until I watched the video. By the end of the second story, I noticed I my breathing was calm, pleasant and unforced. Thoroughly enjoy watching these classic Sommerset Maugham movies. Razor’s Edge a favorite. Thank you.

A real gem; beautifully acted, great stories. Although in an age when sex or violence forms part or all of the plot their absence makes the film seem unique. A joy to watch

@michekids

Күн бұрын

Indeed

I do love all three of these stories !!! Love 'em, Love 'em Love 'em !!!!!!

I have seen this film five times and still find it heartwarming. I have always been a fan of Kathleen Harrison and when I was younger I wanted her to be my auntie. As for James Hayter I still refer to him as Mr. Kipling (those of a certain age will know why). I thoroughly enjoyed all three films and want to thank you for making them available to us. Absolutely brilliant.

@rehab5355

2 жыл бұрын

It's one of my go tos'

@Skiskiski

Жыл бұрын

2nd one I like. On to the the 3rd.

@juliemunro1

9 ай бұрын

Yes, Mr.Kipling makes exceedingly good cakes

Very sweet movie. I could watch movies of this ilk all day. Jean Simmons has been a favorite of mine for many years.

Thank you for posting this most enjoyable trilogy 🙏

A Gem of a film, I have watched it several times, each story delightful, what a wonderful storyteller, Somerset Maughan was. Each actor was perfectly cast .One note Jeanne Simmons never lost her gentleness, it remained with her even when she went to Hollywood

@smiththomson95

Жыл бұрын

Hello Tina How are you doing today?

The art of story telling. The BBC radio audio recordings are gems.

British films of this era are the bestest : )

Absolutely stonking British drama with a great cast list in each case. Loved every minute. Many thanks for sharing.

@tedthesailor172

6 жыл бұрын

When I first watched `Mr Know-It-All" I thought that the lady with the pearls had bought them for herself and was just deceiving her husband about the cost. After a second watch I realised that she must have had an affair in her husband's absence and they'd actually been bought for her by her boyfriend...

@maryandwalterkeckich6219

3 жыл бұрын

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@Rebelmusedesign

3 жыл бұрын

I love movies like this!!!!! ❤️

@gardengnome3249

3 жыл бұрын

I am guessing stonking is another word for "good". Never heard it used before.

@liliagutierrez5048

3 жыл бұрын

.....

I learned about w somerset Maugham when my daughter was in high school some years ago-since then I became a fan.

The 1st was quite a remarkable story of one door closing and another opening for the better. The 2nd story was quite entertaining in how others come to realize the 'good' in someone who many already made up their minds to dislike and judge as annoying. The 3rd one was a needed lesson meant for others in the same situation.

All those fantastic British character actors. I'm glad we can still see and appreciate them.

Maugham, I was not familiar his works. A wonderful writer! And that they could make it into a movie without ruining it is even more remarkable. Superb acting by all! Thanks for posting!!!

@gloriamontgomery6900

8 ай бұрын

His short stories are very much worth reading!

Sad to realise all those wonderful actors and actresses are long gone, even the young Jean Simmons.

@Crazeyfor67

5 жыл бұрын

You're right, but it's also sad that the vast majority of movies made today today are senseless garbage.

@TAROTAI

5 жыл бұрын

I know - how cruel to die from lung cancer 💔

@harmoniabalanza

4 жыл бұрын

Time is a thief.

@davenix604

4 жыл бұрын

Death does not descriminate, it comes to all...

I can't thank you enough for posting these wonderful films. I've enjoyed them more than I can say. They show that great films can be made without swear words, explosions, and computerized imaging. I haven't got the slightest interest in going to the movies these days, when I can go to KZread and see films like this. You've made a lot of people very happy!

@user-pm8bm1by4u

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

@Old-Time-Fun

6 жыл бұрын

Ditto !

@erikwilliams3296

6 жыл бұрын

What a cesspool contemporary film is by comparison !

@theresatitus-lawson3431

6 жыл бұрын

Ditto!

@brianrussel6012

6 жыл бұрын

(guest). It is alarming, the way the current film makers seem to think that entertainment is best served by including as many situations of stress, conflict, nastiness , cruelty, graphic close-ups of torture, etc...... On t.v., here ( England) , October 2017, there is a trailer for various "action" films, and after a selection of stress-filled short clips, they put on the screen, " all the best bits " . You should see the shelves of ' popular ' videos at Asda, the vast majority of cover pictures suggesting violent content. Young people seeing these things will take the view that this is everyday life, that extreme behaviour is ' normal ' . It might explain the general increase in selfish, bad behaviour .... For many years I have been very concerned that violent films can have deep psychological effects..... So these great o!d films, although some did portray crime, etc, much more effort was put into the sets, acting, lighting, costumes, and over all, you get an entertaining, often thought- provoking result, interesting rather than upsetting. Many thanks for this facility . Endless interest , so rewarding to catch up with the great variety of old films here. ☺

Wow! What a blast from the past. I was 16 in 1950.and missed this film. So pleased to see it now. Kudos!

@shirleyfunte3063

2 жыл бұрын

Malcom are you related to Clark McLoed? He was the owner of Teleconnect in Cedar Rapids,Iowa. I married a McLaud,who were cousins.Jim never appreciated these wonderful old works of art...

@myunknownland9272

Жыл бұрын

Good old age... You were 17 when I was born. My mum passed away at 88.hope you have many years yet. 🙏💕

The part played by Mr.Grey was Wilfred Hyde White a great English comedy actor . A true fan of Good old British comedy films . Thank you

Love these films. Brilliantly done.

@michekids

Күн бұрын

Indeed

What a man Templeton was, a real English gent, and of course the lovely Jean Simmons...

@fightfairloseeasy8920

2 жыл бұрын

but Jean Simmons wasnt a gent ...

This is good old fashioned proper acting, great cinematography , good story lines , if I could I would open a Cinema and run oldies like this all the time with discounts for seniors.

Lovely old film. Thank you.

Only one complaint? I didn't want either of the trios to end! Too short... One thing all have in common? All were a great treat to watch! A must see all three!

I love Somerset Maugham's books, and this is a movie I love and am happy to find on KZread! Thank you Jonathan.

Somerset Maugham ... makes my heart remember !!! ...so grateful ..

Wonderful ! These films are so very good. No special effects, just a very good story, good actors and nothing but enjoyment. Thank for the upload.

@Mummy1952x

6 жыл бұрын

HEAR HEAR!!

@carmenhernandez7528

4 жыл бұрын

Can you download on borrowed time it's a beautiful

@Alfakkin

3 жыл бұрын

So very true...

@elainelosee7974

3 жыл бұрын

My thanks to you, for your sharing your talent and Wisdom. Beautiful Comments.

I so remember these kind of movies when I had to stay home from grade school with a cold. My mother would make special tea and chicken soup and we'd cozy under a blanket and watch these old films together. I cherish those memories. We don't so much have actors and actresses today. We have marketing personal to sell an image, a thought process or a product. The films are base, trite and outright vulgar. Portrayed in such a way as to make all of these despicable acts normal. By no stretch of the imagination am I prudish. I sailed through the sexual revolution nearly unscathed. lol But what we have now........garbage Hollywood has always had it's dark side but currently it's all dark. Pitch black. Thanks for great stories made during a wonderful time.

@grandmalovesmebest

5 жыл бұрын

RenegadeTimes I think most today are just poorly done as if nobody wants to work too hard or spend to much time on anything.

@Eidann63

5 жыл бұрын

@Renegade Times: Well said, same generation here! I'm not naive either, but what passes for "entertainment" nowadays is truly soft porn with some plot thrown in here and there. Children are inundated from grade school; even t.v. ads are sometimes just plain dirt!! I do not believe it's going to get better.. hold onto your hat.

@Eidann63

5 жыл бұрын

@@grandmalovesmebest Don't kid yourself. At the sake of sounding paranoid and trite I have to say that I believe there IS an agenda and all of this (including todays worl-wide politics) are interwoven. It is purposeful corruption and confusion.

@Tat3371

5 жыл бұрын

No thank God for parents that acted like parents and gave us memories as a child

@Eidann63

5 жыл бұрын

@@Tat3371 Amen.

Thank you for this cult film. Cheers from Toronto to all of YOU!

I love old movies, thank you abundantly!

It is so sad that most young people today, don't know the difference between love and lust. These films that give one hope, desire for goodness, and most of all great writer's work in film. Thank you for posting a time that should never be forgotten and I hope that the word, Lady and Gentlemen will come their true meaning once again. Sure there were always evil people in the world, but they were looked at as pathetic and not honored in movies as they are today. Thank you again.

@tinaericson4145

6 жыл бұрын

+Suz V2017 you sound like the bitter old woman.

@kathleencampbell1138

6 жыл бұрын

A bit of a sweeping statement, wrong of course but no need to be personal and rude!

@starquant

6 жыл бұрын

Colette: Bet you're the same person who says "Praise Jesus" and calls a woman with an opinion a whore.

@tonypike5785

6 жыл бұрын

Suz V2017 no she sounds wise to me!

@yvonnehemlick2642

6 жыл бұрын

and you sound like a cold, indifferent liberal!!

Thanks for the good classic movies without all the foul language loved these as a child and even more so now

I have read almost all Somerset Maugham's stories and I loved all very much. I am very pleased to find the stories in movies and very thankful and grateful for uploading these rare movies. I remember reading the 3 stories a long time ago and I can never forget them. Thank you sir👍🌟

@shirleyfunte3063

2 жыл бұрын

Remember Ziggy Stardust? David Bowies insignicant other..

@alexcampbell3032

2 жыл бұрын

@@shirleyfunte3063 Yes I do, What about it?

Totally charmed by Mr. Maugham, out of his element just a bit, speaking on screen. All the same, well worth seeing! And I for one thought QUARTET adapted beautifully to film. as did TRIO.

@ToniA5555

6 жыл бұрын

That's it! I confused this with Quartet. I wondered why I didn't' recognize the stories.

I love films like this, it always reminds me of a Saturday afternoon, at home, rain pouring down outside, I'm all snug on the settee with a hot coffee in hand and my Mum the same on her chair, no conversation just "comfortable silence". Xx

@deborahcrawford4693

3 жыл бұрын

You are absolutely right that's how I like to enjoy a movie, snuggle up with a blanket and some hot coffee or tea and enjoy the movie.

@AstralPixie

2 жыл бұрын

What a sweet memory.

Ah the good old days! When Brits talked “lake thet”. I always enjoy these vintage movies!

Magnificent story telling by old Willie Maugham, superb production, great acting from real British pros.

Such lovely stories...each one a treasure!

absolute genius ! thank you so much for posting this movie ! Somerset Maugham has always been one of my favorite writers and to see him here is a delight ! it is true , he was a master story teller - but what is more true , is that he had an eye like a scalpel and an enormous scope , his large amount of work should be read by everyone , no word he ever wrote is untrue and all are pointed to a higher morality based on kindness !

@harmoniabalanza

4 жыл бұрын

Well said. A fine, astute and deep-feeling writer.

@shirleyfunte3063

2 жыл бұрын

Maugham is what nationality? English of The UK I gather...

@inkyguy

2 жыл бұрын

@@shirleyfunte3063, if only there were the resources and technology to find the answers to such imponderables. (RTFM.) 🤨 en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/W._Somerset_Maugham

@judithhopes151

Жыл бұрын

Such a shame that he was in reality a real shit,,, treated his wife appallingly. A really vain vicious homosexual,,, whereas noel coward was kind and witty,,, Maughan was petty and spiteful.

I miss these kinds of movies. I miss great dialogue and good plots. Today's movies are all blood and guts and swearing and sex. HATE most of the movies they make now.

@rickdeacon7373

5 жыл бұрын

Same here .

@dreamchildrulesfando

5 жыл бұрын

That's pure nonsense.There's all kinds of movies made even today without 4 you mentioned.That you can take the word of true watch all movie fanatic.Or as a would call them : God give me strenght movies.(just an ironic remark so please no believers should feel offended.)Lol

@davemaxa5263

5 жыл бұрын

@@dreamchildrulesfando Its not nonsense most major movies today have one or all of the 4 mentioned.

@misfit8915

4 жыл бұрын

Or regurgitated super hero’s Yaaaaawwwn

@billwilliamson9842

4 жыл бұрын

don't forget they are also chock full of leftist political agenda, that seems to take center stage over story, plot or actin ability.

THANK YOU JONATHAN⚘WE love these Classics!!

it was worth shedding a few tears over a very moving telling of such beautiful stories....thank you for down loading them

@shirleyfunte3063

2 жыл бұрын

This production made me cry at times too. I miss these as we saw them in the theatres. I miss the"open-air" theatres...

A delightful trio. I love Maugham books and old movies, so this was a treat today.

OMG! Nigel Patrick’s performance as Max Kealada, Mr Know-It-All was faultless! I so enjoyed Trio. Many thanks.

@webow88

3 жыл бұрын

Like the narrator, we tend to take an instant dislike to Max Kelada (Nigel Patrick). He is pushy, rude, overbearing, conceited and delusional (he imagines himself to be the most popular person on the ship). But there is more to him than that. His supreme confidence is born of his competence in business, and in other areas. Kalada is relentlessly cheerful, never takes anything personally, genuinely likes people and tries to make sure everyone on board is having fun (he personally organizes a lottery, a talent show, and a costume ball). He is also a man of the world, generous and compassionate. I love the final moments, as his berth mate (Wilfred Hyde-White), comes to appreciate the depth of character in the man he had misjudged. "Call me Max." Ha ha ha! And this is all accomplished in just a few minutes in this insightful short story!

I enjoyed these stories by Somerset Maugham. He is one of my favorites. Thank you.

Somerset Maugham is such a wonderful story teller...and gets the human condition. Thank you for uploading.

What's there not to like ? First class storylines, acting, writing, soundtrack, and fashion.

Only watched the verger so far but .. so far i have smiled watching something that is missing from our viewing these days. Excellent

Three beautiful stories. Touches the human heart!

@rehab5355

11 ай бұрын

I like these so much ....i even 😂🤣😘keep reading the comment section!

Thank you for these exquisite stories so beautifully acted. Treasures from the past.

Unlike Mr. Maugham’s other novels, these are charming and humorous. I love these stories! Thanks!

@smiththomson95

Жыл бұрын

Hello Dear How are you doing today?

Full of classic English, snobbery and class. I love movies like this.

@francais197

8 ай бұрын

We are what we are, i make no apology to a foreigner.....

Oh boy, I am so excited to be able to watch this tonight. What a great FIND!

Love everything ever written by Maugham! Thanks for posting this compilation of his stories!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍😊

This excellent British film gets 10/10 from me. Absolutely first class. England, February, 2024. .

Such gems, from when innocence was still a treasure!

Thankyou, it's wonderful that these productions are still available!

Excellent stories, beautifully acted. Thank you!

@smiththomson95

Жыл бұрын

Hello Elena How are you doing today?

Three Wonderful stories by the great Somerset Maugham. Sanatorium brought a taer to my eye with the wonderful acting and desperately sad story line. Thanks for tje upload. Wonderful memories.

I saw this movie for the first time a couple of months ago & I must say it was very good indeed. Now I can watch it over & over again. Thanks for this great post. 🇫🇷🍷💙 Arnold Bourbon Amaral

I lived in the UK for over 10 years in the 1990s and 2000s and you can still purchase Swan cigarette products! I'm so happy that you are sharing this film with us I have not seen it in a number of years and I love it so! :-)

As famous as Somerset Maugham is, this is my first acquaintance with his writings, I will definitely have to look for his books.

@kweejibodali7009

2 жыл бұрын

razors edge

@philipkuttner7945

2 жыл бұрын

The Painted Veil. And all of his short stories.

@philipkuttner7945

2 жыл бұрын

@@kweejibodali7009 The main character is a hippie 20 years ahead of his time!

When Movies were Productions, everything "spot on"

I watched this movie several times. Charming stories.

Wow. These were delightful stories. Heartwarming, and funny as well. Thank you!

God it's so nice to see films that don't redirect you to crap sites . Sorry for the swearing .

Sweetness and charm! How wonderful! Thank you.

@sharongillespie3615

3 жыл бұрын

Nice change compare to movies we see today

Encore had Nigel Patrick in it and he was always great in everything.

I've been looking for this for years--ever since I saw it as a precocious 13yo on its first release. There was a further set of Maugham stories called, fittingly enuf, "Quartet". These movies led me to Maugham's many short stories, which had great popularity at a time when the weekly and monthly magazines printed fiction, & which are written in masterful English style.

@shirleyfunte3063

2 жыл бұрын

Our grandchildren should see these and we as adults should teach them how to be generous and gentle to others as this butler displayed to all those he met..

Another great Gainsborough film that I missed, and with another superb cast. I shall wonder unto my dying day why this studio was disbanded. Many, many thanks to our host.

Delightful, wonderful movie! I thoroughly enjoyed these three stories. Delightful and fun-to-watch acting and British accents, as well! :)

@francais197

8 ай бұрын

English accents , if you please.........