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, thiss 1949 version of Oscar Wilde's Lady Windermere's Fan is a classic comedy of manners that sparkles with wit as befitting the great playwright.

The Fan was directed by the great Otto Preminger, he of Laura (1944), Carmen Jones (1954), The Man with the Golden Arm (1955) and Anatomy of a Murder (1959), is this classic Hollywood comedy of manners.

The Fan will be released on UK DVD by the BFI on 26th January 2008 at the RRP of £12.72 (that VAT drop has made some prices feel a little less tidy). Extra features will include:

• Lady Windermere's Fan  (1916) – Fred Paul's silent version of Wilde's play (65 mins);
• Illustrated booklet.