The Fan (1949)

In the polished echelons of London's elite, stands Lord Windermere, a paragon of marital fidelity to his youthful bride, Margaret. However, the tranquillity of their matrimony teeters on the brink of devastation when Lord Windermere immerses himself in an afternoon dalliance with Mrs. Erlynne, a social siren weaving her allure through the city's aristocracy. Adding fuel to the fire, he showers her with extravagant monetary gifts. The climax of his indiscretion comes when he requests his wife to welcome the despised woman to her own birthday celebration. Utterly dismayed and seething with indignation, the virtuous Lady Windermere contemplates abandoning her husband and seeks solace in the persistent wooing of Lord Robert Darlington. In the throes of her emotional turmoil, she inadvertently forgets her fan, a birthday gift from Robert, at his residence. This seemingly trivial oversight, however, may have far-reaching implications, setting a dramatic chain of events in motion. Will the fan reveal her secret refuge, or will it fan the flames of a scandal? This 1949 classic unfolds a riveting narrative of love, betrayal, and societal expectations.

The Fan is a comedy movie featuring Jeanne Crain.

It is possible to buy The Fan on Vudu.