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26 February 1951 (USA) morePlot:
A boy steals a powerful magnet from a younger boy and gets him into all sorts of trouble. full summary | add synopsisUser Comments:
Lovely evocative movie. moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Stephen Murray | ... | Dr Brent |
| Kay Walsh | ... | Mrs Brent |
| James Fox | ... | Johnny Brent (as William Fox) |
| Meredith Edwards | ... | Harper |
| Gladys Henson | ... | Nanny |
| Thora Hird | ... | Nanny's friend |
| Michael Brooke | ... | Kit (as Michael Brooke Jr.) |
| Wylie Watson | ... | Pickering |
| Julien Mitchell | ... | Mayor |
| Anthony Oliver | ... | Policeman |
| Molly Hamley-Clifford | ... | Mrs. Dean |
| Harold Goodwin | ... | Pin table man |
| Edward Davies | ... | Delinquent youth |
| Keith Robinson | ... | Spike |
| Thomas Johnston | ... | Perce |
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79 minCountry:
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1.37 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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USA:Approved (PCA #16273)Fun Stuff
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At the time of the film's release, James Robertson Justice was standing for Parliament as a Labour candidate in Angus and Kincardine. This is probably the reason for his choice of a pseudonym when appearing in this film. moreFAQ
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This film is very much of its time, and evokes a more gentler, long gone age. In many ways it is a typical "Ealing" film, although much location work takes place on Merseyside and, in particular New Brighton. I remember seeing this film on the children's' matinée in the 1950's - I enjoyed it then, and it has lost none of its charm now. It's main theme of "cheats not prospering" was a fine ideal then, and still applies today. The comparison of the affluent, comfortable, public school lifestyle of the main character to that of the boys he meets when he crosses the river to Liverpool, is very well drawn and brings an excellent sense of realism to the film. The location shots are first class, and lend an authenticity to the proceedings. The characters are, in the main, well portrayed and it's good to see another bravura performance from that most underrated of character actors, Meredith Edwards. All in all a lovely, timeless classic of a movie!