Storyline

George Bryan Brummel, a British military officer, loves Lady Margery, the betrothed of Lord Alvanley. Despite her own desperate love for Brummel, she submits to family pressure and marries Lord Alvanley. Brummel, broken-hearted, embarks upon a life of revelry. He befriends the Prince of Wales and leaves the army, becoming subsequently the best-known rake and decider of fashion in Europe. As his affairs flourish, so does his disdain for his benefactor, the Prince. Eventually Brummel falls into disfavor, and it is only Lady Margery who has any chance of helping him.—Jim Beaver

Plot Keywords

england, 1800s, remake, based on play, historic figure, duel, scandal, party, arranged marriage, friends falling out, old man, debt, fashion, two word title, character name as title, period piece

Short Review

Note the incredible range of emotions -- love, sadness, joy, hate, amusement, disdain, hurt -- Barrymore is capable of conveying, and with what economy he does it.

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Streaming Service

1. Amazon Video : Rent from $1.99, Or $0.00 with a Prime membership