The Constant Nymph

The Constant Nymph

97 mins | Drama, Romance | Dec. 1, 1933

Second of three versions of Margaret Kennedy’s novel about a sickly, sensitive Belgian schoolgirl, Tessa (Victoria Hopper), in love with world-famous composer Lewis Dodd (Brian Aherne), who marries her wealthy cousin Florence (Leonora Corbett). Undermining the already delicate Tessa’s health, the composer realises that life without Tessa is unbearable and leaves his unloving wife – but sadly too late.

The Constant Nymph

97 mins | Drama, Romance | Dec. 1, 1933

The Constant Nymph
Second of three versions of Margaret Kennedy’s novel about a sickly, sensitive Belgian schoolgirl, Tessa (Victoria Hopper), in love with world-famous composer Lewis Dodd (Brian Aherne), who marries her wealthy cousin Florence (Leonora Corbett). Undermining the already delicate Tessa’s health, the composer realises that life without Tessa is unbearable and leaves his unloving wife – but sadly too late.
Producers Gaumont-British Picture Corporation
Original title The Constant Nymph
Directors Basil Dean
Writers Dorothy Farnum, Basil Dean, Margaret Kennedy

Cast

Victoria Hopper

as Tess Sanger

Brian Aherne

as Lewis Dodd

Leonora Corbett

as Florence Churchill

Lyn Harding

as Albert Sanger

Mary Clare

as Linda Sanger

Jane Baxter

as Antonia Sanger

Fritz Schulz

as Jacob Birnbaum

Tony De Lungo

as Roberto

Jane Cornell

as Kate Sanger

Peggy Blythe

as Lena Sanger

Athole Stewart

as Charles Churchill

Beryl Laverick

as Susan Sanger

Jim Gérald

as Trigorin