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The Girl of the Canal

Original title: Painted Boats
  • 19451945
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 48m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
210
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The Girl of the Canal (1945)
Drama
Drama following the lives of two families living on the colourfully painted canal boats of Britain.Drama following the lives of two families living on the colourfully painted canal boats of Britain.Drama following the lives of two families living on the colourfully painted canal boats of Britain.
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
210
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Charles Crichton
  • Writers
    • Stephen Black(written for the screen by)
    • Louis MacNeice(commentary by)
    • Michael McCarthy(story contribution)
  • Stars
    • Jenny Laird
    • Bill Blewitt
    • May Hallatt
  • Director
    • Charles Crichton
  • Writers
    • Stephen Black(written for the screen by)
    • Louis MacNeice(commentary by)
    • Michael McCarthy(story contribution)
  • Stars
    • Jenny Laird
    • Bill Blewitt
    • May Hallatt
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 13User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    Jenny Laird
    Jenny Laird
    • Mary Smith
    Bill Blewitt
    • Her Father
    May Hallatt
    May Hallatt
    • Her Mother
    Robert Griffiths
    • Ted Stoner
    • (as Robert Griffith)
    Madoline Thomas
    • His Mother
    Grace Arnold
    Grace Arnold
    • His Sister
    Harry Fowler
    Harry Fowler
    • His Brother Alf
    Megs Jenkins
    Megs Jenkins
    • Barmaid
    John Owers
    • Bill
    James McKechnie
    James McKechnie
    • Commentator
    Arthur Denton
    • Canal Official
    • (uncredited)
    Jack Watson
    Jack Watson
    • Lockkeeper
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Charles Crichton
    • Writers
      • Stephen Black(written for the screen by)
      • Louis MacNeice(commentary by)
      • Michael McCarthy(story contribution)
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    • Trivia
      Having had no previous theatrical release on this side of the Atlantic, this film's USA premiere occurred Saturday 12 January 1946 on New York City's pioneer television station WNBT (Channel 1); re-titled The Girl on the Canal, it firs aired in Fort Worth Sunday 21 August 1949 on WBAP (Channel 5).
    • Goofs
      Several times the boat is going from Braunston to Blisworth (heading south), but the lock in use is Stoke Bruerne top lock, which is south of Blisworth and going the wrong way (locking up which is northbound).
    • Crazy credits
      Opening credits prologue: During the making of this picture we received generous help from canal workers of every kind. We wish to thank them warmly.

    User reviews13

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    6/10
    Docu drama
    A sort of hybrid film with a good dose of documentary mixed in with a slight story. Excellent photography of a the canals and the boats and showing a way of life that was about to vanish. Could have done without the sonorous intonation of the poetry making it a sort of aquatic Night Mail.
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    • Release date
      • October 6, 1947 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Painted Boats
    • Filming locations
      • Grand Union Canal, London, England, UK
    • Production company
      • Ealing Studios
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    • Runtime
      48 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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