Captain George Bryan Brummell is a British soldier who appreciates fine clothing and innovative dress. Although he initially alienates the Prince of Wales with insulting comments about the prince's uniform designs, he eventually becomes his close confidant. Brummel also falls in love with the beautiful Lady Patricia Belham. However, his outspoken manner eventually leads to his being exiled to France.

• Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British Studios
• Stewart Granger
• Elizabeth Taylor
• Peter Ustinov
• Robert Morley
• James Donald
• James Hayter
• Rosemary Harris
• Paul Rogers