Bob Grove needs building materials to finish a housing estate job. His son illegally obtains them. The council discovers this and calls the police. The Groves try to resolve the situation before the housing estate grand opening.
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| Ruth Dunning | ... |
Gladys Grove
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| Edward Evans | ... |
Bob Grove
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Sheila Sweet | ... |
Pat Grove
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| Peter Bryant | ... |
Jack Grove
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| Nancy Roberts | ... |
Gran
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Margaret Downs | ... |
Daphne Grove
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| Christopher Beeny | ... |
Lennie Grove
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| Vera Day | ... |
Blondie
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| Sidney James | ... |
Harry Mason
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| Victor Maddern | ... |
Charlie Mead
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| John Stuart | ... |
Detective Inspector
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| Henry Oscar | ... |
Borough Surveyor
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| Michael Balfour | ... |
Charlie Mead's Mate
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| Marjorie Rhodes | ... |
Landlady
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Nan Braunton | ... |
Miss Jones
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Spencer Hale | ... |
Arthur
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Donald Finlay | ... |
Colonel
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| Patrick Jordan | ... |
Policeman
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Ian Whittaker | ... |
Mechanic
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Stanley Rose | ... |
Council Official
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Nigel Arkwright | ... |
Chauffeur (uncredited)
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Michael Bird | ... |
2nd Policeman (uncredited)
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Peggy Ann Clifford | ... |
Pub Landlady (uncredited)
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Malcolm Hayes | ... |
Photographer (uncredited)
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| Jack May | ... |
Nightwatchman (uncredited)
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Vi Stevens | ... |
Blondie's Landlady (uncredited)
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Robert Sydney | ... |
Bob's Foreman (uncredited)
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Directed by
| John Warrington | ||
Written by
| Michael Pertwee | ... | (story) & |
| Roland Pertwee | ... | (story) |
| Michael Pertwee | ... | (script) & |
| Roland Pertwee | ... | (script) |
Produced by
| Victor Lyndon | ... | producer |
Music by
| Eric Spear | ||
Cinematography by
| Cedric Williams | ... | (lighting cameraman) |
Editing by
| Joseph Sterling | ||
Art Direction by
| Norman G. Arnold | ... | (as Norman Arnold) |
Makeup Department
| Gerry Fairbank | ... | makeup artist |
| Olga Angelinetta | ... | hair stylist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| John Workman | ... | production manager (as John F. Workman) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Douglas Hickox | ... | assistant director |
Sound Department
| Peter Handford | ... | recordist |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Cecil Cooney | ... | camera operator |
| Ian Craig | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
| John Hardman | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Betty Adamson | ... | wardrobe |
Music Department
| Tommy Reilly | ... | musician: solo harmonica |
| Eric Spear | ... | music director |
Script and Continuity Department
| Olga Brook | ... | continuity (as Olga Brooks) |
Additional Crew
| Nat Miller | ... | by arrangement with |
Production Companies
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- Butcher's Film Distributors (1956) (United Kingdom) (theatrical) (as Butcher's Film Distributors Limited) (world distribution & copyright controlled by)
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Storyline
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Bob Grove, a builder, has problems with the local council over building supplies that he needs to complete a job on a housing estate. Under pressure to finish the job, his son obtains the materials through a local crook. When the council discovers this, they call in the police and the Grove family get together to clear themselves in time for the grand opening.
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The first time in Britain that a feature film had been based on a television series. See more » |
| Goofs | As Charlie Mead and his mate load the stolen tiles in the van, the van moves forward as if someone forgot to set the parking brake. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Follows The Grove Family (1954). See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Opening credits list 'The Grove Family' prior to showing the seven actors posing as the family and their names, before the film's title. See more » |