Mad About the Boy: The Noël Coward Story
“If life is a performance, his was a masterpiece.”
2023•NR•1h 35m•6.4•Released
DocumentaryHistory
The extraordinary life of playwright, singer, actor, composer, and director Noël Coward, who rose from poverty to stardom while keeping his sexuality a secret. Featuring Laurence Olivier, Maggie Smith, Frank Sinatra, Michael Caine and Lucille Ball. Narrated by Alan Cumming. With Rupert Everett as the voice of Noël Coward. Directed by Academy Award Nominee Barnaby Thompson.
Director
Barnaby Thompson
Writer
Barnaby Thompson
Languages
English
Studio
Fragile Films
Cast
Noël Coward
Self (archive footage)
Rupert Everett
Noël Coward (voice)
Alan Cumming
Narrator (voice)
Laurence Olivier
Self (archive footage)
Maggie Smith
Self (archive footage)
Harold Pinter
Self (archive footage)
Michael Caine
Self (archive footage)
Frank Sinatra
Self (archive footage)
Lauren Bacall
Self (archive footage)
Lucille Ball
Self (archive footage)
Production
Company
Fragile Films
Company
Unigram
Company
BBC Film
Company
BBC Arts
Company
Warner Music Entertainment
Company
AI Film
Company
Greenwich Entertainment
Producer
Gregor Cameron
Producer
Barnaby Thompson
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