See Alec Guinness before he was Obi Wan!

Patty Duke has nothing on Alec Guinness, who played EIGHT distinct and prominent roles in this 1949 film.

In short, this is a farce which revolves around English nobility, a daughter cut off for marrying beneath her, and a young man who becomes Duke, by systematically killing the eight others who proceed him in the line of ascension.

Guinness is at his comic best here, playing each of the ill-fated heirs to the Dukedom d'Ascoyne. Dennis Price plays the ambitious heir flawlessly. And, through all the subtle dialogue and obvious visual humor, you'll NEVER anticipate the ending!

This is a classic, and currently bargain-priced on video (also available at many public libraries). A remake is in the works, so see the original now, before they repackage the
video and up the price!