Playwright, composer, leading man, Oscar nominee, Tony winner, Time Magazine cover-star. The dazzlingly talented Noël Coward did it all – even spying for the crown during World War II.
As revealed by the lively new documentary Mad About the Boy, Coward was a master of self-invention. Raised in a working-class boarding house with no formal education, he transformed himself into the ultimate upper-crust British sophisticate, dishing out relentless charm and wit that winked, always proudly, toward his barely-veiled homosexuality.
Narrated by Alan Cumming, with Rupert Everett serving as Coward’s voice, and featuring songs by Adam Lambert, Mad About the Boy reclaims Coward for queer history. Previously unseen home movies show Coward cavorting with handsome male lovers among the queer elite of the time, while staying closeted publicly.
Dive into this affectionate look at one of the past century’s most fascinating artists. Mad About the Boy is now available on Dekkoo. Watch the trailer below.
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