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DRAMA . 1951 . 1h 30m . English . 7.6/10

The Browning Version_

"How could he look on and say nothing ... it was his wife!"

Andrew Crocker-Harris has been forced from his position as the classics master at an English public school due to poor health. As he winds up his final term, he discovers not only that his wife, Millie, has been unfaithful to him with one of his fellow schoolmasters, but that the school's students and faculty have long disdained him. However, an unexpected act of kindness causes Crocker-Harris to re-evaluate his life's work.

Starring Michael Redgrave, Jean Kent, Nigel Patrick
7.6/10
Rating
1h 30m
Runtime
1951
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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How could he look on and say nothing ... it was his wife!

Andrew Crocker-Harris has been forced from his position as the classics master at an English public school due to poor health. As he winds up his final term, he discovers not only that his wife, Millie, has been unfaithful to him with one of his fellow schoolmasters, but that the school's students and faculty have long disdained him. However, an unexpected act of kindness causes Crocker-Harris to re-evaluate his life's work.

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Cast
Michael Redgrave stars as Andrew Crocker-Harris in The Browning Version.
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The Browning Version was released 75 years ago in 1951.
Overview
Andrew Crocker-Harris has been forced from his position as the classics master at an English public school due to poor health. As he winds up his final term,...
The Browning Version is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 30m.

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Javelin Films J. Arthur Rank Organisation

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Status
Released
Runtime
90 min (1h 30m)
Language
English
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Rating
7.6/10 (100 votes)
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What is The Browning Version about?
Andrew Crocker-Harris has been forced from his position as the classics master at an English public school due to poor health. As he winds up his final term, he discovers not only that his wife, Millie, has been unfaithful to him with one of his fellow schoolmasters, but that the school's students and faculty have long disdained him. However, an unexpected act of kindness causes Crocker-Harris to re-evaluate his life's work.
How long is The Browning Version?
The Browning Version has a runtime of 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Who stars in The Browning Version?
The cast of The Browning Version includes Michael Redgrave, Jean Kent, Nigel Patrick, Wilfrid Hyde-White, Bill Travers.
What is the rating of The Browning Version?
The Browning Version has a rating of 7.6 out of 10 based on 100 votes on TMDB.

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Drama
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