These Foolish Things is a 2006 British romantic drama film directed by Julia Taylor-Stanley and starring Zoë Tapper, David Leon, Lauren Bacall, Anjelica Huston, Terence Stamp, Andrew Lincoln, Eve Myles, Jamie Glover and Julia McKenzie. It is based on Noel Langley's 1936 novel There's a Porpoise Close Behind Us.

Premise

Set in 1930s England, a struggling young actress, a fledgling director and an ambitious playwright become embroiled in an emotional love triangle as they strive for recognition, fame and fortune in a world on the brink of World War II.

Cast

Production

The drama was largely filmed on location in Bristol, Cheltenham and surrounding areas of Gloucestershire.

Reception

The film received generally poor ratings. In a 2006 review for The Guardian Philip French called the movie "a turgid romantic comedy" and an "embarrassing affair" A review for BBC called it "A romance so old-fashioned that audiences will be checking not just their watches but their calendars, These Foolish Things is a well made but achingly square drama."