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Miranda (1948)

80 min  -  Fantasy | Comedy | Romance  -   9 August 1948 (Sweden)
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A young married physician discovers a mermaid, and gives into her request to be taken to see London. Comedy and romantic entanglements ensue soon after.

Director:

Ken Annakin

Writers:

Peter Blackmore (screenplay), Peter Blackmore (play), and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Glynis Johns, Googie Withers and Griffith Jones
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Glynis Johns ...
Googie Withers Googie Withers ...
Clare Martin
Griffith Jones Griffith Jones ...
Dr. Paul Martin
John McCallum John McCallum ...
Nigel
Margaret Rutherford Margaret Rutherford ...
Nurse Carey
David Tomlinson ...
Charles
Yvonne Owen Yvonne Owen ...
Betty
Sonia Holm Sonia Holm ...
Isobel
Brian Oulton Brian Oulton ...
Manell
Zena Marshall Zena Marshall ...
Secretary
Lyn Evans Lyn Evans ...
Inn Landlord
Stringer Davis Stringer Davis ...
Museum Attendant
Hal Osmond Hal Osmond ...
Railway Carman
Maurice Denham Maurice Denham ...
Cockle Vendor
Jean Sablon Jean Sablon ...
Title Song Singer (voice)
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Storyline

A young married physician out on a fishing holiday ends up being saved by a mermaid, who intends to keep him her prisoner. She then offers to release him if he will take her to see London, which leads to a number of humorous and romantic entanglements as the mermaid entices several unmarried men who live near the physician and his wife. Written by Michael Howe  

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Plot Keywords:

Mermaid | Nurse Patient Relationship | Nurse | Male Female Relationship | Love  | See more »

Genres:

Fantasy | Comedy | Romance

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Amores de sirena See more »

Filming Locations:

Carlyon Bay, St Austell, Cornwall, England, UK See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Sydney Box Productions, Gainsborough Pictures See more »
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Glynnis Johns and David Tomlinson would pair together as husband and wife in Mary Poppins. See more »

Crazy Credits

The mermaid's tail was credited as 'Tail by Dunlop'. See more »

Connections

Referenced in "Red Dwarf: Better Than Life (#2.2)" (1988) See more »

Soundtracks

"Miranda"
Sung by Jean Sablon
Music by Peter Hart
Lyrics by Jack Fishman
Arranged by Paul Baron See more »