De-Lovely
Director: Irwin Winkler
Year: 2004
Category: Classic Hollywood Biopics
Trailer
A more honest portrayal of Cole Porter's life came nearly 60 years later with De-Lovely, directed by Irwin Winkler and starring Kevin Kline as Porter and Ashley Judd as Linda Lee Thomas. This film openly addressed Porter's homosexuality and depicted his lavender marriage more accurately.
Key Scene - Paris
"You know then, that I have other interests," he says.
"Like men."
"Yes, men."
"You like them more than I do. Nothing is cruel if it fulfills your promise."
