Berkeley Square (1933) in Color — Starring Leslie Howard & Heather Angel

Berkeley Square (1933) — Buy This Classic in Color

Buy Berkeley Square (1933) in color — this enchanting romantic fantasy, originally filmed in black and white, has been professionally restored and colorized in stunning HD quality. Directed by Frank Lloyd, this timeless story of time travel, love, and destiny stars the charismatic Leslie Howard alongside Heather Angel and Valerie Taylor. Now available as an instant, DRM-free digital download for €15.00. As a classic film that pioneered the time-travel romance genre, Berkeley Square earned two Academy Award nominations — including Best Actor for Leslie Howard — and has captivated audiences for nearly a century.

Plot Summary

A present-day Londoner, Peter Standish (Leslie Howard), mysteriously exchanges places with his 18th-century ancestor in the elegant Berkeley Square townhouse. Living the life of a Georgian gentleman in 1784, he navigates the rigid social customs of high society and falls deeply in love with Helen Pettigrew (Heather Angel), a woman whose world is centuries removed from his own. As Peter immerses himself in candlelit drawing rooms and box-hedged gardens, he must confront the impossible romance blooming between them and the far-reaching consequences of tampering with time itself.

Directed by Frank Lloyd with an extraordinary command of atmosphere, Berkeley Square blends romance, fantasy, and poignant drama in a single grand London setting, building to a bittersweet conclusion that continues to move audiences in ways that transcend its era. Leslie Howard’s dual performance — navigating both modern intelligence and Georgian confusion — remains one of the most nuanced and emotionally affecting portrayals of the early Hollywood sound era.

Cast & Crew

Director: Frank Lloyd

Cast:

• Leslie Howard as Peter Standish
• Heather Angel as Helen Pettigrew
• Valerie Taylor as Kate Pettigrew
• Irene Browne as Lady Ann Pettigrew
• Beryl Mercer as Mrs. Barwick
• Colin Keith-Johnston as Tom Pettigrew
• Alan Mowbray as Major Clinton
• Juliette Compton as Marjorie Frant
• Betty Lawford as Permelia Clinton
• Ferdinand Gottschalk as Mr. Throstle

Why Buy This Classic in Color?

When Berkeley Square was released in 1933, audiences were transported to a foggy Georgian London through sheer black and white artistry. Today, this professionally restored and colorized version makes that journey more vivid than ever imagined. Era-accurate hues illuminate the opulent candlelit interiors, the lush 18th-century costumes, and the misty cobblestone streets of one of London’s most historic districts.

The colorization process uses advanced digital techniques to ensure historically accurate colors while preserving every detail of the original cinematography.

Every scene has been colorized frame-by-frame using advanced digital restoration techniques to ensure period-accurate results.

Leslie Howard’s expressive performance — already mesmerizing in the original — gains new emotional resonance as we see his modern suit contrasting with the powdered wigs and embroidered coats of the Georgian court. The warm amber of firelit rooms and the cool grey of foggy evenings create a visual contrast that perfectly mirrors Peter’s divided existence between centuries. The professionally restored print sharpens every detail: the swirling candlelight, the period furniture, the faces of actors who defined the golden age of Hollywood.

Buy now for an instant, secure digital download with no DRM restrictions. Compatible with all devices that play MP4 files. This classic film is also available in colour for international audiences.

Historical Significance

Released in 1933, Berkeley Square was nominated for two Academy Awards: Best Actor for Leslie Howard and Best Picture. Adapted from John L. Balderston’s celebrated stage play, it pioneered the cinematic time-travel romance more than half a century before similar films would attempt the same magic. The film’s unique exploration of a modern man displaced in history influenced Portrait of Jennie (1948), Somewhere in Time (1980), and many later fantasies built on the same emotional premise.

The production’s use of atmospheric lighting, dream-like transitions, and Howard’s nuanced portrayal gave 1930s audiences a genuinely unsettling sense that time itself was permeable. As a classic film from studio-era Hollywood at its most artistically ambitious, Berkeley Square demonstrates the power of the medium to transcend its era and speak to universal human longing.

Technical Details

| Detail | Information |
|——–|————-|
| Title | Berkeley Square (1933) Colorized |
| Director | Frank Lloyd |
| Year | 1933 |
| Runtime | 84 minutes |
| Original Format | Black and White |
| Colorized Format | HD Color |
| Genre | Romance / Fantasy / Drama |
| Price | €15.00 |
| Delivery | Instant digital download, DRM-free |
| Format | MP4 (HD) |

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What makes Berkeley Square a pioneering time-travel film?
It features one of cinema’s earliest depictions of a man exchanging places with his 18th-century ancestor, blending historical romance with supernatural displacement in a single intimate location — a formula that shaped the genre for decades.

How does Leslie Howard’s performance stand out?
Howard masterfully captures the fish-out-of-water confusion, charm, and tragic depth of Peter Standish — a modern man navigating Georgian social rituals while falling helplessly in love with a woman from another century. The Academy Award nomination for Best Actor was richly deserved.

Is the full film preserved in this edition?
Yes. The complete 84-minute runtime is preserved without cuts. This is the full Berkeley Square (1933) with professionally applied color throughout.

How long after purchase can I access the download?
Access is instant. Your download link is activated immediately upon payment confirmation.

What makes this classic movie worth buying?
Berkeley Square is a rare early Hollywood fantasy that achieves genuine emotional power. In this colorized and restored edition, Leslie Howard’s luminous performance and Frank Lloyd’s atmospheric direction are accessible to modern audiences in a way that the original black and white prints could never fully convey.

Is this a DRM-free download?
Yes. Your purchase gives you instant access to a DRM-free MP4 file with no streaming restrictions, no subscription requirements, and no expiration date.

What devices support this download format?
The MP4 format lets you watch on all modern devices: Windows PCs, Macs, Android and iOS devices, smart TVs, and any modern media player.

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