Phillipe, the son of an ambassador in London, hero-worships his father's butler Baines. His perception of the man changes when he accidentally discovers the secret that Baines keeps and witnesses the consequences that adults' lies can cause.
The Fallen Idol has generally received very positive reviews.
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The Fallen Idol was released in 1948 and has generally received very positive reviews.
Online reviewers have written 101 reviews, giving The Fallen Idol (1948) an average rating of 78%.
Overall, film critics marginally prefer the movie, giving it an average score of 89%, compared to cinema-goers, who gave it a slightly lower average score of 82%.
With a score of 78%, The Fallen Idol is above the average Cinafilm score for movies made in 1948, which stands at 63%.
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