Mad About the Boy: The Noël Coward Story (2024)

  • NR
  • 10/09/2024 (US)
  • Documentary, History
  • 1h 35m

If life is a performance, his was a masterpiece.

Overview

The extraordinary life of playwright, singer, actor, composer, and director Noël Coward, who rose from poverty to stardom while keeping his sexuality a secret. Featuring Laurence Olivier, Maggie Smith, Frank Sinatra, Michael Caine and Lucille Ball. Narrated by Alan Cumming. With Rupert Everett as the voice of Noël Coward. Directed by Academy Award Nominee Barnaby Thompson.

Barnaby Thompson

Director, Writer

Cast

Noël Coward's headshot

Noël Coward

Self (archive footage)
Rupert Everett's headshot

Rupert Everett

Noël Coward (voice)
Alan Cumming's headshot

Alan Cumming

Narrator (voice)
Laurence Olivier's headshot

Laurence Olivier

Self (archive footage)
Maggie Smith's headshot

Maggie Smith

Self (archive footage)
Harold Pinter's headshot

Harold Pinter

Self (archive footage)
Michael Caine's headshot

Michael Caine

Self (archive footage)
Frank Sinatra's headshot

Frank Sinatra

Self (archive footage)

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