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1945 British drama film Vacation from Marriage, which was released in the United Kingdom under the title Perfect Strangers.
Film Overview
Produced and directed by Alexander Korda, the film stars Robert Donat and Deborah Kerr as Robert and Catherine Wilson. The story follows a dull, mousy London couple who are separated for three years due to their service in the Second World War—Robert in the Royal Navy and Catherine in the Women's Royal Naval Service (WRENS).
Plot Summary
The Transformation: During their time apart, both characters undergo significant personal transformations. Robert becomes more authoritative and adventurous, while Catherine blossoms from a timid housewife into a glamorous and independent woman.
The Conflict: Dreading their eventual reunion, both believe they can no longer return to their old, mundane lives together and separately contemplate divorce.
The Reunion: When they finally meet again, they are so changed that they initially fail to recognize each other. The film focuses on whether they can rediscover their love for the "new" versions of themselves.
Key Details
Awards: The film won the Academy Award for Best Original Motion Picture Story in 1946, credited to writer Clemence Dane.
Supporting Cast: The cast also includes Glynis Johns as Catherine's friend Dizzy, Ann Todd, and Roland Culver.
Significance: This film marked the British debut of Deborah Kerr for MGM and was Robert Donat's final project with the studio. |
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