Nominated for 2 Golden Globes, Irwin Winkler’s De-Lovely was a musical biographical drama of the life of the famous composer, Cole Porter with screenplay by Jay Cocks. It begins when Porter (Kevin Kline) meets the love of his life, Linda Lee Thomas (Ashley Judd) in 1918. Despite her knowing about his bisexual behaviour from the beginning of their relationship, her love is so strong for him that she overlooks the various liaisons he conducts with other men, but his indiscretions become an embarrassment overtime and to put a strain on their marriage. The film features a number of Porter’s popular songs sung either by Kevin Kline or other well known artists including Robbie Williams, John Barrowman, Elvis Costello, Sheryl Crow, Diana Krall, Natalie Cole and Mick Hucknall. De-Lovely premiered at the Cannes Film Festival but was not critically well received, despite its many award nominations, nor did it do well commercially.
Release / Airing: 01/10/2004
Locations used for this production:
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Borehamwood >
A private house on the outskirts of the town was used for the exterior of Cole and Linda's friends Gerald and Sara Murphy's home. A number of Murphy family scenes are shot here during the movie.
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Heath & Reach >
During a party scene set in Venice Elvis Costello sings 'Let's Misbehave'. At the party Linda hands Cole a letter telling him that Erving Berlin (Keith Allen) has invited him to New York to do a show entitled 'Paris'.
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Luton Hoo Hotel >
When Cole Porter (Kevin Kline) first sets eyes on Linda Lee Thomas (Ashley Judd) he is a guest at a lavish party and sings a rendition of “You’re the Top” with his friend Gerald Murphy (Kevin McNally).The wedding scenes and party accompanying Cole and Linda’s marriage; Robbie Williams sings ‘It’s De-loveley’.
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