Easy Virtue

A young Englishman marries a glamorous American. When he brings her home to meet the parents, she arrives like a blast from the future - blowing their entrenched British stuffiness out the window.

In 1929, John Whittaker returns home to the family estate after a lengthy absence on the continent. His mother is thrilled at the news of his return, but is shocked when he arrives with his new bride, Larita. Not only is he married, but she is a blonde American who has a mind of her own and an interesting occupation: a race car driver who just won the race at Monte Carlo. John's father, Mr. Whittaker, takes an immediate liking to her, but as far as his mother is concerned, she is the worse possible choice. She is also concerned that her son will soon leave again as Larita is expecting them to relocate to London after a short visit. Mother has her own ideas and soon it's outright war between them. When Mrs. Whittaker learns something about Larita's past however, it creates a rift between her and John that may be irreparable.
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A young Englishman marries a glamorous American. When he brings her home to meet the parents, she arrives like a blast from the future - blowing their entrenched British stuffiness out the window.

In 1929, John Whittaker returns home to the family estate after a lengthy absence on the continent. His mother is thrilled at the news of his return, but is shocked when he arrives with his new bride, Larita. Not only is he married, but she is a blonde American who has a mind of her own and an interesting occupation: a race car driver who just won the race at Monte Carlo. John's father, Mr. Whittaker, takes an immediate liking to her, but as far as his mother is concerned, she is the worse possible choice. She is also concerned that her son will soon leave again as Larita is expecting them to relocate to London after a short visit. Mother has her own ideas and soon it's outright war between them. When Mrs. Whittaker learns something about Larita's past however, it creates a rift between her and John that may be irreparable. Show more »