To hide her identity, Paul introduces her as an invalid patient who must remain in a wheelchair at all times—her tail cleverly concealed under long, elegant gowns and blankets. Once ensconced in the Marten household, Miranda uses her supernatural charm to enchant every man she meets, including Paul’s chauffeur and his best friend, much to the chagrin of Paul’s wife, Clare (Googie Withers). Cast and Characters
Playing the "straight woman" to Miranda’s antics, Withers provides the necessary grounded tension as the increasingly suspicious wife. Miranda (1948) Comedy/Fantasy - Glynis Johns, ...
As the eccentric nurse hired to care for the "invalid," Rutherford steals her scenes with her characteristic wit and eventual discovery of Miranda's true nature. Cultural Impact and Style To hide her identity, Paul introduces her as
An exploration of the 1948 British comedy classic Miranda , starring Glynis Johns as the titular mermaid. The Siren of Cornwall: An Overview As the eccentric nurse hired to care for
In her breakout role, Johns provides a perfect mix of innocent curiosity and calculating flirtation. Her husky voice and comedic timing defined the character so effectively that she reprised the role in the 1954 sequel, Mad About Men .
The flustered catalyst of the film, Jones portrays the quintessential overwhelmed professional caught between two worlds.
Though eclipsed in modern memory by later mermaid films like Splash , Miranda remains a sophisticated example of Ealing-era sensibilities. It is remembered for its breezy pacing, the luminous performance of Glynis Johns, and its slightly subversive take on domestic life and fidelity.
