Mad About the Boy: The Noël Coward Story

Jun 2, 2023

1h 35m

★ 6.4

If life is a performance, his was a masterpiece.

Overview

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.

Genres

Documentary

History

Production Companies

Fragile Films

Unigram

BBC Film

BBC Arts

Warner Music Entertainment

AI Film

Greenwich Entertainment

Mad About the Boy: The Noël Coward Story Trailers

Cast

Self (archive footage)

Noël Coward

Noël Coward (voice)

Rupert Everett

Narrator (voice)

Alan Cumming

Self (archive footage)

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

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