]Plot SynopsisThe film begins with the title card from an Old Arabian Proverb:And the Prophet said, 'And lo, the beast looked upon the face of beauty.She wisely refused, arguing hat he was too subservient to his mother's demands and wishes:I don't want you to marry me because you feel sorry for me.The story was reportedly based on the real-life Italian adventures of British Princess Margaret.Award-winning director Wyler was known for other great films includingDodsworth (1936),Jezebel (1938),Wuthering Heights (1939),The Letter (1940), two 1940s Best Picture winners:Mrs.Clark was miffed to learn from the boy that Lois, as her old friend before Jason was born, had "never mentioned" his existence.