Miranda (1948) Comedy/fantasy - Glynis Johns, ... ⭐ ⏰

As the eccentric nurse hired to care for the "invalid," Rutherford steals her scenes with her characteristic wit and eventual discovery of Miranda's true nature. Cultural Impact and Style

To hide her identity, Paul introduces her as an invalid patient who must remain in a wheelchair at all times—her tail cleverly concealed under long, elegant gowns and blankets. Once ensconced in the Marten household, Miranda uses her supernatural charm to enchant every man she meets, including Paul’s chauffeur and his best friend, much to the chagrin of Paul’s wife, Clare (Googie Withers). Cast and Characters Miranda (1948) Comedy/Fantasy - Glynis Johns, ...

While on a fishing holiday in Cornwall, Dr. Paul Marten (Griffith Jones) is pulled underwater by Miranda, a playful and predatory mermaid. She agrees to release him only on the condition that he takes her to London for a month to experience human life. As the eccentric nurse hired to care for

Miranda arrived during a period when British audiences were seeking escapism. The film’s "fish-out-of-water" humor (literally and figuratively) relies on sharp dialogue and the subversion of rigid 1940s social etiquette. Cast and Characters While on a fishing holiday

An exploration of the 1948 British comedy classic Miranda , starring Glynis Johns as the titular mermaid. The Siren of Cornwall: An Overview

In her breakout role, Johns provides a perfect mix of innocent curiosity and calculating flirtation. Her husky voice and comedic timing defined the character so effectively that she reprised the role in the 1954 sequel, Mad About Men .