Value for Money (1955)
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- 1h 30min
- Comedy, Romance
- 16 Apr 1956 (Denmark)
- Movie
A wealthy young man from Yorkshire visits a London nightclub and meets a performer. She decides to take him for every penny he is worth, and he decides to let her.
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| John Gregson | ... |
Chayley Broadbent
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| Diana Dors | ... |
Ruthine West
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| Susan Stephen | ... |
Ethel
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| Derek Farr | ... |
Duke Popplewell
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| Frank Pettingell | ... |
Mayor Higgins
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| Charles Victor | ... |
Lumm
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| Ernest Thesiger | ... |
Lord Dewsbury
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| Hal Osmond | ... |
Mr. Hall
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| Jill Adams | ... |
Joy
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| Joan Hickson | ... |
Mrs. Perkins
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James Gregson | ... |
Oldroyd
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| Donald Pleasence | ... |
Limpy
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John Glyn-Jones | ... |
Arkwright
(as John Glyn Jones)
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| Leslie Phillips | ... |
Robjohns
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| Ferdy Mayne | ... |
Waiter
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Charles Lloyd Pack | ... |
Mr. Gidbrook
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George Benson | ... |
Trombonist
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| Ronnie Stevens | ... |
Compere
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| Julia Arnall | ... |
Ruritanian Doll (uncredited)
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| Amanda Barrie | ... |
Dancer on stage in show (uncredited)
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| Peter Brace | ... |
Coach Passenger (uncredited)
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| Peter Burton | ... |
Hotel Receptionist (uncredited)
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Cyril Chamberlain | ... |
Hotel Manager (uncredited)
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| Ronald Chesney | ... |
Harmonica Player on Coach (uncredited)
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Peggy Ann Clifford | ... |
Fat Mother (uncredited)
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Irving Davies | ... |
Dancer (uncredited)
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Pamela Davis | ... |
Topsy Doll (uncredited)
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Carol Day | ... |
Doll (uncredited)
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Jane Dore | ... |
Zulu Doll (uncredited)
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Mabel Etherington | ... |
Lady at Official Opening (uncredited)
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Eleanor Fazan | ... |
Leopard Doll (uncredited)
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| Christine Finn | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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Norman Fisher | ... |
Man at Official Opening (uncredited)
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Mavis Greenaway | ... |
Doll (uncredited)
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| Florence Gregson | ... |
Mrs. Walker (uncredited)
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Mandy Harper | ... |
Young Girl (uncredited)
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Hermione Harvey | ... |
Rabbit Doll (uncredited)
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Howard Knight | ... |
Boy (uncredited)
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Dan Lester | ... |
Office Worker (uncredited)
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Guido Lorraine | ... |
Head Waiter (uncredited)
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Gillian Lutyens | ... |
Jeweller's Assistant (uncredited)
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Jill Melford | ... |
Muriel (uncredited)
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| Aleta Morrison | ... |
Baby Mink (uncredited)
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Diana Munks | ... |
Topsy Doll (uncredited)
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Sheila O'Neil | ... |
Indian Doll (uncredited)
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Sheila O'Neill | ... |
Dancer (uncredited)
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Frances Pidgeon | ... |
Ferry Doll (uncredited)
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Frederick Piper | ... |
Broadbent Snr. in Photograph (uncredited)
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| Sheila Raynor | ... |
Mrs. Hall (uncredited)
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| Oliver Reed | ... |
Extra (uncredited)
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Diana Satow | ... |
Poodle Doll (uncredited)
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Ruth Shiell | ... |
Twin Doll (uncredited)
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| Cyril Smith | ... |
Writ Server (uncredited)
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| Paddy Smith | ... |
Wine Waiter (uncredited)
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| Paddy Stone | ... |
Dancer (uncredited)
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Ann Sullivan | ... |
Doll (uncredited)
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Terence Theobald | ... |
Audition Producer (uncredited)
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Mavis Traill | ... |
Cat Doll (uncredited)
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Patricia Webb | ... |
(uncredited)
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Molly Weir | ... |
Mrs. Matthews (uncredited)
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| Ian Wilson | ... |
Extra (uncredited)
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Pauline Winter | ... |
Mourner (uncredited)
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Vic Wise | ... |
Stagedoor Keeper (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Ken Annakin | ||
Written by
| Derrick Boothroyd | ... | (novel) |
| R.F. Delderfield | ... | (screenplay) and |
| William Fairchild | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Sergei Nolbandov | ... | producer |
| Earl St. John | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Malcolm Arnold | ||
Cinematography by
| Geoffrey Unsworth | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Geoffrey Foot | ||
Editorial Department
| Joan Bridge | ... | color consultant: Technicolor |
| John Cooke | ... | assembly editor (uncredited) |
| Jack Gardner | ... | second assistant editor (uncredited) |
| Jack T. Knight | ... | assistant editor (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Weston Drury Jr. | ... | (uncredited) |
Art Direction by
| Alex Vetchinsky | ||
Costume Design by
| Julie Harris | ||
Makeup Department
| W.T. Partleton | ... | makeup artist |
| Iris Tilley | ... | hairdresser |
Production Management
| Hugh Attwooll | ... | production manager (as H.R.R. Attwooll) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Pat Marsden | ... | assistant director |
| Colin M. Brewer | ... | third assistant director (uncredited) |
| Geoffrey Helman | ... | third assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Lionel Couch | ... | draughtsman (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| John Dennis | ... | sound recordist |
| Archie Ludski | ... | sound editor |
| Gordon K. McCallum | ... | sound recordist (as Gordon K.McCallum) |
| Bill Daniels | ... | dubbing crew (uncredited) |
| Mickey Jay | ... | boom assistant (uncredited) |
| Christopher Lancaster | ... | assistant sound editor (uncredited) |
| C. Le Mesurier | ... | dubbing crew (uncredited) |
| Robert T. MacPhee | ... | boom operator (uncredited) |
| Ken Rawkins | ... | sound camera operator (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| David Harcourt | ... | camera operator |
| John Alcott | ... | focus puller (uncredited) |
| Bernard Ford | ... | clapper loader (uncredited) |
| Norman Gryspeerdt | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Ted Drake | ... | music recordist |
| Muir Mathieson | ... | conductor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Kathleen Hosgood | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
| Arthur Alcott | ... | production controller for Pinewood Studios, London, England |
| Teresa Bolland | ... | production secretary (uncredited) |
| Irving Davies | ... | choreographer (uncredited) |
| Paddy Stone | ... | choreographer (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- J. Arthur Rank Film Distributors (1955) (United Kingdom) (theatrical) (as J.Arthur Rank Film Distributors Limited) (released by)
- J. Arthur Rank Film (1956) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Kommunenes Filmcentral (KF) (1956) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Rank (1956) (France) (theatrical)
- Rank Film Distributors of America (1957) (United States) (theatrical)
- VCI Entertainment (2011) (United States) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- B&D Film (logo)
- Hanwell Silver Band (group cast members)
- Molho (furs by)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
A young man from Yorkshire inherits a sizeable legacy from his millionaire father. He decides to try the nightlife of London and meets a young girl performing in a nightclub. She intends to take him for all he's got and he's quite happy to be taken.
Written by Steve Crook |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Third feature film of Donald Pleasence. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Remembering John Gregson (2019). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Toys for Boys See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Opening credits prologue: BARFIELD, YORKSHIRE, IS NO BEAUTY. ITS PRIDE ARE ITS "RAG AND SHODDY" WOOL TRADES IT FIRMLY BELIEVES THAT WHERE THERE'S MUCK THERE'S MONEY IT HAS PLENTY OF BOTH See more » |
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[at the mill, before Broadbent's funeral, the employees are speculating on the size of his estate]
Mr. Hall: How much d'you think he's left? Duke Popplewell: Well, if he'd been in shoddy, I should have said about... Duke Popplewell: [whispers, confidentially] ... a hundred and fifty thousand. Duke Popplewell: But seeing as how he were only a rag merchant... Duke Popplewell: [whispers, confidentially] ... not more than forty thousand. Mr. Hall: Get away with you! I bet it's not a penny less than... Mr. Hall: [whispers, confidentially] fifty thousand. Duke Popplewell: No, never! Mr. Hall: Eh, Limpy? Limpy: I'm with the family. I'm not saying anything. But... [Limpy checks that he can't be overheard] Limpy: ...I'll wager young Chayley'll double it before his turn comes to lie there. See more » |