Original: Volpone

Adaptation:The Honey Pot

Genre:Film

Country: USA

Date:1966

Adaptor: Joseph L. Mankiewicz, from play Mr Fox of Venice by Frederick Knott and novel The Evil of Day by Thomas Sterling

Director / Producer: Joseph L. Mankiewicz

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Cast: Rex Harrison (Cecil Fox), Cliff Robertson (William McFly), Susan Hayward (Mrs Lone-Star Crockett Sheridan), Maggie Smith (Sarah Watkins)

Summary:Feature film based on Thomas Sterling's novel. A millionaire is inspired by a performance of Volpone to trick three mistresses into believing he is dying.

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