MOVIEmeter
SEE RANK
Down 782 this week

Genevieve (1953)

 -  Comedy  -  15 February 1954 (USA)
7.1
Your rating:
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 -/10 X  
Ratings: 7.1/10 from 1,527 users  
Reviews: 42 user | 15 critic

It's time for the annual London to Brighton antique car rally, and Alan McKim and Ambrose Claverhouse are not going to let their friendship stop them from trying to humiliate each other. ... See full summary »

Director:

Writer:

(story)
0Check in
0Share...

User Lists

Related lists from IMDb users

a list of 250 titles created 23 Apr 2011
 
a list of 3843 titles created 2 months ago
 
a list of 2280 titles created 12 Jan 2012
 
a list of 17 titles created 22 Mar 2011
 
a list of 3696 titles created 13 Apr 2012
 

Connect with IMDb


Share this Rating

Title: Genevieve (1953)

Genevieve (1953) on IMDb 7.1/10

Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below.

Take The Quiz!

Test your knowledge of Genevieve.
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 3 wins & 2 nominations. See more awards »

Videos

Photos

Edit

Cast

Complete credited cast:
...
Wendy McKim
John Gregson ...
Alan McKim
Kay Kendall ...
Rosalind Peters
...
Ambrose Claverhouse
Geoffrey Keen ...
Policeman
Reginald Beckwith ...
J. C. Callahan
Arthur Wontner ...
Old Gentleman
Joyce Grenfell ...
Hotel proprietress
Leslie Mitchell ...
Himself - Newsreel Commentator
Edit

Storyline

It's time for the annual London to Brighton antique car rally, and Alan McKim and Ambrose Claverhouse are not going to let their friendship stop them from trying to humiliate each other. Along the way, some old jealousies are kindled to the point where the two men decide to have a "friendly" wager on who will be the first back to London. Once the competitive juices get all fired up, however, it quickly becomes a nasty, hotly-contested affair. Ambrose's companion must suffer through her "maiden voyage" on the rally, while Mrs. McKim, on the other hand, is a long-time sufferer of her husband's obsession. Written by Albert Jingle

Plot Summary | Add Synopsis

Taglines:

It ought to be illegal to let "Genevieve" on the streets!

Genres:

Comedy

Certificate:

Approved | See all certifications »
Edit

Details

Country:

Language:

Release Date:

15 February 1954 (USA)  »

Also Known As:

Die feurige Isabella  »

Company Credits

Show detailed on  »

Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

(Western Electric Recording)

Color:

(Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
See  »
Edit

Did You Know?

Trivia

Larry Adler's name was removed on prints released in the USA due to his blacklisting following the House Un-American Activities Committee's hearings into alleged Communist infiltration in Hollywood. See more »

Goofs

The amount of ice cream between shots during the scene when Alan and Ambrose almost pulled off their bet changes. See more »

Quotes

Ambrose Claverhouse: Combining the London-to-Brighton run with a really beautiful emotional experience.
See more »

Crazy Credits

At the end of the opening credits: For their patient cooperation the makers of this film express their thanks to the officers and members of the Veteran Car Club of Great Britain. Any resemblance between the deportment of our characters and any club members is emphatically denied - - - by the club. See more »

Connections

Featured in Joyce Grenfell 1910-1979 (1980) See more »

Soundtracks

Trumpet solo
Performed by Kenny Baker
See more »

Frequently Asked Questions

This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.

User Reviews

 
a totally wonderful film
9 September 1999 | by (Peoria, IL) – See all my reviews

One of my favorites of all time. A fresh, whimsical, gentle and wonderful comedy. Every time I think of it I smile and long to be in a roadster in England of the early 50's. Contains one of the greatest - if not the greatest - transition scenes in all movies. Watch for it near the beginning, when suddenly you hear a voice over saying "not that long ago what you are about to see would be illegal." Absolutely brilliant.


9 of 10 people found this review helpful.  Was this review helpful to you?

Message Boards

Recent Posts
Colour in Genevieve? mike-h
Favourite line? penroyaltea
Product Placement 1953 Philacas
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang jo-heath
Why Pangbourne? avice
Showing on Turner Classic Movies again! rory-76
Discuss Genevieve (1953) on the IMDb message boards »

Contribute to This Page

Create a character page for:
?