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The Way of the World

19752h MovieComedyRomanceDrama

In order for Millamant and Mirabell to get married and receive Millamant's full dowry, Mirabell must receive the blessing of Millamant's aunt, Lady Wishfort. Unfortunately, she is a very bitter lady, who despises Mirabell and wants her own nephew, Sir Wilfull, to wed Millamant.

DirectorPeter Duguid
WriterWilliam Congreve

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Cast · Directed by Peter Duguid

SASheila Allen
Sheila Allen
Mrs Marwood
MBMichael Billington
Michael Billington
Fainall
MB
Michael Brodie
Servant
KB
Kate Brown
Mincing
WCWarren Clarke
Warren Clarke
Waitwell
JC
John Cording
Messenger
JCJulian Curry
Julian Curry
Petulant
RHRoger Hammond
Roger Hammond
Sir Wilful
AHAlan Howard
Alan Howard
Mirabell
CJCaroline John
Caroline John
Foible
GJGemma Jones
Gemma Jones
Millamant
PJPatrick Jordan
Patrick Jordan
Coachman

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