The Fan (1949) (BFI) in January

BFI have announced the UK Region 2 DVD release of The Fan on 26th January 2009. After many years abroad, Mrs Erlynne returns to a London much changed by the ravages of war. Whilst at an auction she recognizes an attractive fan which once belonged to her but before she can claim it she must find another party to vouch for her. Seeking out Lord Darlington, her only acquaintance left remaining in London, the pair soon begin a journey of memory, love, loss and sacrifice.

Featuring George Sanders, Madeleine Carroll and Jeanne Crain and co-adapted by the legendary Dorothy Parker, Otto Preminger’s 1949 version of Oscar Wilde’s Lady Windermere’s Fan comes to DVD with the following features:

• 4:3 with English Mono audio and optional HOH subtitles
• Lady Windermere’s Fan (1916) – Fred Paul’s silent version of Wilde’s play (65 mins)
• Illustrated booklet