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Mad About the Boy: The Noël Coward Story

Written, directed and co-produced by the UK’s Barnaby Thompson, this compelling documentary charts the life of Noël Coward, from humble beginnings in a poor London suburb, to his complicated private life. Narrated by Scottish actor Alan Cumming, with UK actor Rupert Everett voicing Noël Coward, the film is co-produced by London-based Fragile Films and Unigram.

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Delve into the life of playwright, singer, actor, composer and director Noël Coward. With features across stage and screen that include Brief Encounter, Blithe Spirit and Private Lives, we follow his rise to stardom as well as some of his personal challenges, such as trying to keep his sexuality a secret.