Skylark (1941): Cast & Plot
Skylark is a 1941 romantic comedy directed by Mark Sandrich, starring Ray Milland as Tony Kenyon, Claudette Colbert and Grant Mitchell. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Mark Sandrich
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Skylark About?
The premise of Skylark without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A lively gay romantic comedy full of laughs follows a woman on the brink of her fifth wedding anniversary who’s grown tired of always playing second fiddle to her husband’s advertising career. While wrestling with her frustrations, she encounters a handsome attorney, and their playful flirtation soon deepens into something far more serious.
Skylark Themes & Keywords
· 4 tags- husband wife relationship
- marriage
- based on novel
- based on play
Skylark Cast & Characters
Ray Milland leads the cast as Tony Kenyon, with Claudette Colbert as Lydia Kenyon and Grant Mitchell as Frederick Vantine. Directed by Mark Sandrich; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Mark Sandrich
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Ray Milland as Tony Kenyon - Claudette Colbert as Lydia Kenyon
- Grant Mitchell as Frederick Vantine
- Binnie Barnes as Myrtle Valentine
Also Starring in Skylark
· 5 more- Brian Aherne Jim Blake
- Walter Abel George Gore
- Mona Barrie Charlette Gorell
- Ernest Cossart Theodore
- James Rennie Ned Franklyn
More from Mark Sandrich
More films directed by Mark Sandrich, best-rated first: Top Hat, The Gay Divorcee, Here Come the Waves and So Proudly We Hail.
Skylark Plot Summary
What happens in Skylark from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On their fifth wedding anniversary, Lydia Kenyon, Claudette Colbert, feels neglected by her husband, Tony, Ray Milland, a driven advertising executive who pours long hours into work and a social calendar filled with clients. The couple hosts a party where Tony, in a moment of thoughtlessness, has their cook sent to a client’s wife, Mrs. Myrtle Vantine, Binnie Barnes — a snobbish move that drives Lydia to frustration. In a bid to escape the sting, Lydia slips away with Jim Blake, Brian Aherne, a lawyer and a conflicted companion who takes her on a moonlit drive. The outing feels pleasant but remains platonic, and Lydia returns home with a clearer sense of her resentment.
Full summary
The whole story of Skylark, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Skylark?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the occasion being celebrated when the story begins?
Cars in Skylark
2 cars on screen: the 1941 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible and the Packard unknown.
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1941 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Important role -
Packard unknown Background role
Skylark Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Eheposse” and “Жаворонок”.
- Also known as
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- Eheposse
- Жаворонок
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Skylark FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Skylark, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Skylark?
Skylark runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was Skylark released?
Skylark was released on November 21, 1941.
Who directed Skylark?
Skylark was directed by Mark Sandrich.
More films by Mark Sandrich Who is in the cast of Skylark?
Skylark stars Ray Milland as Tony Kenyon, Claudette Colbert as Lydia Kenyon and Grant Mitchell as Frederick Vantine, among 9 credited actors.
Does Skylark have a post-credit scene?
No. Skylark has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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