Shades of Love: The Garnet Princess

TV Movie
1987
PG
1h 30m

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Liliane Clune and Jean Leclerc in Shades of Love: The Garnet Princess (1987)

A young woman on the eve of her first success as a fashion designer is visited by a man who informs her that she is a long lost princess and heir to the throne in a fair off country. Doubtfu... Read allA young woman on the eve of her first success as a fashion designer is visited by a man who informs her that she is a long lost princess and heir to the throne in a fair off country. Doubtful of the truth of the situation, she investigates and finds that there may be something to... Read allA young woman on the eve of her first success as a fashion designer is visited by a man who informs her that she is a long lost princess and heir to the throne in a fair off country. Doubtful of the truth of the situation, she investigates and finds that there may be something to his claims. Suddenly she finds herself in the position of having to chose between a new l... Read all

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7.4/10

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cilla-3

Enjoyable, fantasy romance, dignified but personable.

Garnet princess was an enjoyable story to watch. All of the scenes were depicted in a dignified manner and yet very personable, not at all stuffy. A fantasy romance that was delightful and very entertaining. I thought the actors were believable, directing good, scenery beautiful, and most of the sound was good.

7Mark-129

Could have been "The King."

The best story in the Shades of Love series, but not the best realized. That honor goes to the "Rose Cafe." The story of a fashion designer who discovers romance and her own royal heritage is a real treat. The performances are fine and the story is good. I think the producers felt they had something special and tried to stretch the small budget for all it's worth. They suceeded, but IMO, switching the setting of the final locale with an earlier scene would have greatly improved the final product.

suessis

One of the better ingredients in the formula

The Shades of Love series came along at the time when most people were watching nighttime soaps like "Dallas" and "Dynasty" and the romantic fantasy business was in boom. The formula for the series was to cast well know male actors (mostly American) with much lesser known Canadian actresses in plots lines typical of most romance novels.

"The Garnet Princess" is no different. While I can't actually put my finger on it, there was something about this one, however, that I actually liked. Perhaps maybe it is because the actors appeared to take their participation seriously. I especially like Yvette Brind'amour as the grandmother. This story is charming and pleasant, unlike "Sincerely Violet" which I thought stupid.

If the series is ever resurrected it would be interesting to see this one again.