In a small town in the 1950s, a repertory company meets on Monday morning to start rehearsing the following week's play. This is a ghastly thing written by the aunt of one of the theatre's directors. The producer doesn't try to hide his...
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| Robert Morley | ... |
W.H. 'Harry' Derwent Blacker
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| Margaret Rutherford | ... |
Catherine Beckwith / Jeremy St. Clair
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| Kay Kendall | ... |
Sandra Beverley
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| Michael Medwin | ... |
Jerry Winterton
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| Olive Sloane | ... |
Maud Baron
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Liam Gaffney | ... |
Norwood Beverley
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| Lloyd Lamble | ... |
Jackson
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Charlotte Mitchell | ... |
Daphne Ray
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Charles Lamb | ... |
George
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Constance Lorne | ... |
Sarah Stebbins
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Maggie Hanley | ... |
Mary
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Stringer Davis | ... |
Vicar
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| Joan Hickson | ... |
Harry's Landlady
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| John Cazabon | ... |
Mr Stebbins
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Diana Calderwood | ... |
Set Painter
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| Joan Rice | ... |
Avis
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| Sam Kydd | ... |
Ambulanceman (uncredited)
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Ben Williams | ... |
Bit part (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Ralph Smart | ||
Written by
| Michael Pertwee | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Jack Davies | ... | (screenplay) |
| Philip King | ... | (adapted from the play "On Monday Next") |
Produced by
| Robert Garrett | ... | producer |
| George Pitcher | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Malcolm Arnold | ||
Cinematography by
| Stanley Pavey | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Douglas Robertson | ||
Editorial Department
| John Cook | ... | second assistant editor (uncredited) |
| Leslie Hodgson | ... | assistant editor (uncredited) |
Art Direction by
| Geoffrey Drake | ||
Costume Design by
| Joan Ellacott | ||
Makeup Department
| Gladys Atkinson | ... | hairdressing |
| Bob Lawrance | ... | makeup artist |
| Barbara Ritchie | ... | hair stylist |
| Geoffrey Rodway | ... | makeup assistant (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Jack Rix | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Philip Shipway | ... | assistant director (as Phil Shipway) |
| Stanley Hosgood | ... | second assistant director (uncredited) |
| John Wakefield | ... | third assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Vernon Dixon | ... | set dresser (uncredited) |
| George Gresty | ... | scenic artist (uncredited) |
| P. Haines | ... | props chargehand (uncredited) |
| S. Hoare | ... | props (uncredited) |
| Kay Wilshin | ... | draughtsperson (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Peter Handford | ... | sound recordist |
| Leslie Hodgson | ... | sound editor |
| Red Law | ... | sound recordist |
| Bill Cook | ... | boom operator (uncredited) |
| Jimmy Dooley | ... | sound camera operator (uncredited) |
| Peter Meyers | ... | assistant boom operator (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Ted Moore | ... | camera operator |
| Archie Dansie | ... | floor electrician (uncredited) |
| Desmond Davis | ... | clapper loader (uncredited) |
| Eric Gray | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
| A.G. Norris | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Gerry Turpin | ... | focus puller (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| John Wilson-Apperson | ... | wardrobe supervisor (as John Apperson) |
| Blanche Francis | ... | wardrobe assistant (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Muir Mathieson | ... | conductor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Maisie Kelly | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
| Andrew Donally | ... | assistant to producers (uncredited) |
| John Esch | ... | french subtitles |
| Douglas Bodkin | ... | publicity director (uncredited) |
| Curlie Flower | ... | assistant production secretary (uncredited) |
| Doris Prince | ... | production secretary (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- General Film Distributors (GFD) (1952) (United Kingdom) (theatrical) (as General Film Distributors Limited)
- Fine Arts Films (I) (1952) (United States) (theatrical)
- Pidax Film (2022) (Germany) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Nice Fellow (french subtitling)
Storyline
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In a small town in the 1950s, a repertory company meets on Monday morning to start rehearsing the following week's play. This is a ghastly thing written by the aunt of one of the theatre's directors. The producer doesn't try to hide his annoyance about it, and is further exercised when the authoress arrives to help. The cast have to try and sort out real-life problems that keep intruding as they wrestle with the play's dire dialogue. Written by Jeremy Perkins {J-26} |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Harry (Robert Morley) mentions that he has staged a production of "Rebecca" recently. The original London production of the stage version of Daphne Du Maurier's novel starred Morley's co-star in this movie, Dame Margaret Rutherford, in the role of Mrs. Danvers. See more » |
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[Daphne arrives for rehearsal, bright and cheerful]
Daphne Ray: Oh, George, darling, are you going upstairs? George: No. Daphne Ray: Well, on your way, would you mind shutting Dumpy in the dressing room. Thank you. [she hands him her dog] Daphne Ray: [she kisses the dog] Sweetie pie. Go with Uncle Georgie. And if you ask Uncle Georgie very nicely, he might give you a little drinkie-winkie. George: [mutters] Cor blimey. Jerry Winterton: Please may I be sickie-wickie? See more » |