Three on a Weekend (1938)
"Bank Holiday" (original title)

A 1930's British summer Bank Holiday starts at midday on Saturday with a rush for the trains to the seaside. Doreen Richards under the name Miss Fulham is off with friend Milly to a beauty ... See full summary »

Director:

Carol Reed

Writers:

Rodney Ackland (story), Roger Burford (screenplay),

Stars:

John Lodge, Margaret Lockwood, Hugh Williams

Cast

Complete credited cast:
John Lodge	...	Stephen Howard
Margaret Lockwood	...	Catherine Lawrence
Hugh Williams	...	Geoffrey
René Ray	...	Doreen Richards
Merle Tottenham	...	Milly
Linden Travers	...	Ann Howard
Wally Patch	...	Arthur
Kathleen Harrison	...	May
Garry Marsh	...	'Follies' manager
Jeanne Stuart	...	Miss Mayfair
Wilfrid Lawson	...	Police sergeant
Felix Aylmer	...	Surgeon

Storyline

A 1930's British summer Bank Holiday starts at midday on Saturday with a rush for the trains to the seaside. Doreen Richards under the name Miss Fulham is off with friend Milly to a beauty contest. Geoffrey and nurse Catherine Lawrence have decided to spend an illicit weekend in the Grand Hotel, although Catherine's mind keeps turning back to the hospital case she was working on. Arthur, May and the children are set on a more straightforward holiday of sea, sand, and pub. Meanwhile, the manager and performers of the "Follies" on the pier pray for rain.

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 June 1938 (USA)

Also Known As:

Three on a Weekend

Company Credits

Production Co:

Gainsborough Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

86 min 81 min (censored)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

One storyline concerning an unmarried couple enjoying a sexual relationship was initially deemed in violation of the US censor guidelines and the film unsuitable for release. After re-editing, it was re-titled and passed for release.

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Goofs

An expectant mother just about to enter the operating room for delivery is shown stretched out on a gurney. She does not appear in the least to be pregnant.

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Soundtracks

"Stardust On The Moon"
(uncredited)
Written by Emery Deutsch and Jimmy Rogan

User Reviews

Early fluff from director Reed.

A lightweight piece that looks at the lives of people during the popular long weekend holidays. It has inventive funny moments and shamefully ends in a dramatic campy style. But worth the look if you are interested in the earlier works of director, Carol Reed.