That Hamilton Woman
Released – April, 1941 
Directed By - Alexander Korda
Starring – Vivien Leigh (Emma, Lady Hamilton), Laurence Olivier (Admiral Horatio Nelson), Alan Mowbray (Sir William Hamilton), Gladys Cooper (Lady Frances Nelson).
Description – A historical film drama that re-creates one of England’s great romantic scandals involving Admiral Horatio Nelson and the beautiful Lady Hamilton. Adding to the appeal of this romance is the casting of Hollywood’s legendary newlyweds, Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Olivier.
Emma, a former dance hall girl, marries Sir William Hamilton a widower who is much older than she. While not popular with upper-class London society, Emma does enjoy the status of being Lady Hamilton.
A chance meeting of Admiral Horatio Nelson leads to an affair. The older Sir William, while aware of the affair, decided to let his younger wife have her fling. However, the romance turns into much more than a brief fling. The resulting scandal rocked England.
NOTABLE: This film won the Oscar for Best Sound, Recording, and was nominated for three more; Best Art Direction-Interior Decoration, Best Cinematography, Black-and-White, and Best Effects, Special Effects.
This film was rumored to be Winston Churchill’s favorite and it is thought that he had viewed it over 80 times.
That Hamilton Woman- Criterion Collection
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Tags: 1940's drama, academy awards, alan mowbray, alexander korda, criterion collection, gladys cooper, laurence olivier, oscar nominations, united artists, vivien leigh
