Continuity mistake: Before the party scene, there's a little musical montage where all the occurs can be seen getting dressed. There's quick second long shot of Lord Goring, played by Rupert Everett, placing a bright red flower in his buttonhole. A few seconds later, he's placing a white flower in his button hole. Its really quick but it unmistakably Lord Goring.
An Ideal Husband (1999)
Ending / spoiler
Directed by: Oliver Parker
Starring: Julianne Moore, Cate Blanchett, Minnie Driver, Rupert Everett, Peter Vaughan
Robert Chiltern sticks by his principles despite a possible scandal due to a letter he sent to the baron, which is retrieved by Arthur Goring. Robert and Gertrude kiss and make up. Arthur marries Mabel (Robert's sister), and they all live happily ever after.
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More mistakes in An Ideal Husband
Lord Arthur Goring: I am glad you have called. I am going to give you some advice.
Laura: Oh pray, don't. One should never give a woman something that she can't wear in the evening.
Trivia: The play that all are watching when Lord Goring fools around with his looking glass and Gertrude asks Robert what his business with Mrs. Cheevley is, is "The Importance Of Being Earnest" by Oscar Wilde. In the end you see the author coming out on the stage and saying a few funny words. This really occurred at the premier, Oscar Wilde did really say these things. It is a kind of play in a play, as "An Ideal Husband" was also written by Wilde.
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