Kind Hearts And Coronets (1949)
Synopsis / Plot
Louis Manzzini's mother belongs to the aristocratic family D'Ascoyne, but she ran away with an opera singer. Therefore, she and Louis were rejected by the D'Ascoynes. Once adult, Louis decides to avenges his mother and him, by becoming the next Duke of the family. Murdering every potential successor is clearly the safest way to achieve his goal...
Awards
1949: BAFTA Awards: Nominated for Best British Film
1950: New York Film Critics Circle: Nominated for Best Actor (Alec Guinness)