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Cast
Kate Beckinsale (Lady Susan Vernon)Chloë Sevigny (Alicia Johnson)Xavier Samuel (Reginald DeCourcy)Emma Greenwell (Catherine DeCourcy Vernon)Morfydd Clark (Frederica Vernon)Tom Bennett (Sir James Martin)Jenn Murray (Lady Lucy Manwaring)Lochlann O'Mearáin (Lord Manwaring)Sophie Radermacher (Miss Maria Manwaring)Stephen Fry (Mr. Johnson)Jordan Waller (Edward, Head Footman)Ross Mac Mahon (Owen)Frank Prendergast (Approaching Gentleman)Justin Edwards (Charles Vernon)Kelly Campbell (Mrs. Cross)Conor Lambert (Wilson The Butler)Conor MacNeill (The Young Curate)Frank Melia (Coachman)
Director
Whit Stillman
Synopsis
Lady Susan Vernon takes up temporary residence at her in-laws' estate and, while there, is determined to be a matchmaker for her daughter Frederica -- and herself too, naturally.
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