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For those who love The Red Shoes and have viewed it until their own feet ache, The Man Who Loved Redheads gives us an additional glimpse of the extraordinary talent of Moira Shearer. The dance sequences are rarely mentioned but her grace, strength, energy, precision and timing are spectacularly showcased here.

And what about the film itself? I am by no means as harsh on it as others in this forum. I do not find it a romantic comedy, rather an insightful look into the mores of foolish men who think they rule the world. They may be common and expected but they are never admired. As far as that observation goes the more mediocre they seem the more cutting the revelation.

Gladys Cooper also personifies grace, elegance, intelligence and a brilliant approach to her life. She leaves us breathless, anxiously waiting to hear what else she has to unveil, and we can be sure her life is rich with wisdom and possibly intrigue. We are not the only ones left at the end wishing we had more time in her company.