Quiet Weekend

Quiet Weekend

Year: 1946

Runtime: 90 mins

Language: English

Director: Harold French

Comedy

The film of the play that beat the Blitz! Comedy of a family trying to spend a country weekend which is disrupted by an unpleasant friend of the son.

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1

Invitation and arrivals at the country cottage

The Royds drive to their spacious country cottage, where Denys tells his mother Mildred that he has invited Rowena Hyde to join them. Rowena arrives in a chauffeur-driven car, setting a refined tone for the weekend. Adrian Barrasford also appears as a guest, and the family prepares for a shared day in the country.

Afternoon Royd family cottage, countryside
2

Denys and Rowena go fishing

Denys and Rowena slip away for a quiet fishing trip, the first glimpse of their growing bond. The outdoor setting provides a respite from the social pressures inside the house. Their time together hints at tensions that will surface later.

Evening Riverbank near the cottage
3

Miranda arrives; Mildred's concern

Miranda Bute arrives as a near-adult guest, bringing a new dynamic to the gathering. Mildred grows uneasy because Miranda is attached to Denys, which threatens to complicate the visit. The household braces for the potential awkwardness this will create.

Evening Royd cottage
4

Miranda learns Denys turned down a lucrative offer

Miranda discovers that Denys refused an attractive job because there was 'just no money in it,' which fuels her suspicions about his motives. The revelation raises questions about his commitments and the direction of his career. The situation foreshadows further conflict between him and those close to him.

Night Royd residence
5

Rowena's Hollywood move; Miranda's quarrel

Rowena explains to Miranda that Denys has accepted a well-paying role in Hollywood as a private secretary, not pursuing scenic design. Miranda confronts Denys, and the ensuing disagreement sharpens their rift. The revelation underscores the clash between artistic ambitions and practical gains.

Night Royd cottage
6

Adrian's proposal misinterpretation

Adrian follows the advice to declare his intentions to Mary, but she misconstrues his gesture as an offer to sell her his house. Adrian assumes Mary has rejected his marriage proposal. The miscommunication seeds tension between them.

Evening Royd residence
7

Party tensions reveal social friction

At a party hosted for Rowena's upper-class friends, Denys grows irritated when she chooses Paul Perry—Denys's future employer—as her partner in a game. The moment exposes a growing incompatibility between the couple in social settings. The friction foreshadows further clashes between pride and affection.

Evening Rowena's upper-class party
8

A poaching night and its pursuit

Arthur, Adrian, and Sam sneak off with Miranda to poach, hoping for a big catch. They succeed in landing a large salmon, but their activity is noticed and they are chased by the authorities. The danger heightens the stakes for the night.

Night Local countryside river area
9

Denys helps Miranda; Sam is captured; bail arranged

Miranda flags down a passing car that turns out to be Denys. He lies to a policeman to keep her out of trouble and drives her home, where she changes into her dressing gown. Arthur and Adrian later arrive, and Sam is taken into custody; Arthur uses his authority to secure Sam's bail.

Night On the road; Royd home
10

Morning shift in perceptions

The morning after, Miranda learns that Denys has changed his mind about the Hollywood job. It also becomes clear that his view of Miranda has shifted, signaling a change in their relationship.

Morning Royd cottage
11

Adrian's proposal accepted

Emboldened by the previous night's events, Adrian proposes to Mary and is accepted. The Royds depart soon after, marking the end of the visit.

Afternoon Royd residence
12

Departure

With renewed connections and plans for the future, the Royds leave the cottage behind. The visit concludes on a note of cautious optimism for the characters as they move forward.

Afternoon Royd cottage

Last Updated: October 09, 2025 at 11:03

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