The Grass Is Greener

Dec 23, 1960

1h 44m

★ 6.3

Ever See a Four-Sided Triangle?

Overview

Victor and Hillary are down on their luck to the point that they allow tourists to take guided tours of their castle. But Charles Delacro, a millionaire oil tycoon, visits, and takes a liking to more than the house. Soon, Hattie Durant gets involved and they have a good old fashioned love triangle.

Genres

Comedy

Romance

Production Companies

Grandon Productions

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Cast

Victor Rhyall

Cary Grant

Hilary Rhyall

Deborah Kerr

Charles Delacro

Robert Mitchum

Hattie Durant

Jean Simmons

Trevor Sellers

Moray Watson

Hairdresser's Receptionist (uncredited)

Joan Benham

Hairdresser's Receptionist (uncredited)

Gwen Watford

Fair-Haired Woman (uncredited)

Elisabeth Orion

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6.1

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7.2

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7.2

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5.6

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7.1

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7.3

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6.6

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6.4

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5.2

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4.4

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5.5

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6.1

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0.0

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