June 14, 1949 –
A truly dark comedy, Kind Hearts and Coronets, directed by Robert Hamer, and starring Dennis Price, Joan Greenwood, Valerie Hobson and the ever present Alec Guinness, opened in London on this date.
Alec Guinness claimed to have been convulsed with laughter during his reading of the script. He was on holiday at the time and immediately sent a message to his agent, confirming that he wanted to make the film.
The Haus of Dcaligari 