I've viewed raffles a couple times and remember no cricket skills displayed by Niven. Delighted to see your note on Smith who was always a pleasure to watch.

Book by Edith Wharton with screen versions in 1934 and 1993. The '34 version was based on a play adapted from the novel and the '93 issue, by Scorsese, has been said to be among the most faithfully adapted screenplays. It's a love story that moves unconventionally to an unconventional ending and get...

All the leads are among my favorites but it's Love Affair all the way for me. The Madeira interlude makes the film, especially the Plaisir d'Amour duet of Irene and Maria.