Miranda (1948)
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- Not Rated
- 1h 20min
- Comedy, Fantasy
- 24 May 1948 (UK)
- Movie
A young married physician discovers a mermaid, and gives in to her request to be taken to see London. Comedy and romantic entanglements ensue soon after.
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Cast verified as complete
| Glynis Johns | ... |
Miranda Trewella
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| Googie Withers | ... |
Clare Martin
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| Griffith Jones | ... |
Dr. Paul Martin
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| John McCallum | ... |
Nigel Hood
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| Margaret Rutherford | ... |
Nurse Carey
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| David Tomlinson | ... |
Charles
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Yvonne Owen | ... |
Betty
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| Sonia Holm | ... |
Isobel
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| Brian Oulton | ... |
Manell
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| Zena Marshall | ... |
Secretary
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| Lyn Evans | ... |
Inn Landlord
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Stringer Davis | ... |
Museum Attendant
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| Hal Osmond | ... |
Railway Carman
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| Maurice Denham | ... |
Cockle Vendor
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Gerald Campion | ... |
Lift Boy (uncredited)
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| Howard Douglas | ... |
Fisherman (uncredited)
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Anthony Drake | ... |
Fisherman (uncredited)
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| Joan Ingram | ... |
Primadonna (uncredited)
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Gerry Judge | ... |
Man at Cockle Stall (uncredited)
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Tonie MacMillan | ... |
Nigel's Landlady (uncredited)
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| Charles Paton | ... |
On the Kiosk (uncredited)
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Charles Penrose | ... |
Stage Manager (uncredited)
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| Philip Ray | ... |
Fisherman (uncredited)
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Thelma Rea | ... |
Woman (uncredited)
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Charles Rolfe | ... |
On the Kiosk (uncredited)
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| Jean Sablon | ... |
Title Song Singer (uncredited) (voice)
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Frank Webster | ... |
Service Man (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Ken Annakin | ||
Written by
| Peter Blackmore | ... | (screenplay) |
| Peter Blackmore | ... | (play) |
| Denis Waldock | ... | (additional dialogue) (as Dennis Waldock) |
Produced by
| Betty E. Box | ... | producer |
| Roy Rich | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Temple Abady | ||
Cinematography by
| Ray Elton | ... | director of photography |
| Bryan Langley | ... | (uncredited) |
Editing by
| Gordon Hales | ||
Editorial Department
| Geoffrey Botterill | ... | assistant editor (uncredited) |
| Terry Poulton | ... | second assistant editor (uncredited) |
Art Direction by
| George Paterson | ||
Makeup Department
| Len Garde | ... | makeup artist |
| Gene Beck | ... | assistant makeup artist (uncredited) |
| Ivy Emmerton | ... | hair stylist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Sydney Box | ... | executive in charge of production |
| Fred Gunn | ... | production manager (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Alf Keating | ... | assistant director |
| Bert Batt | ... | third assistant director (uncredited) |
| Hal Griver | ... | second second assistant director (uncredited) |
| Gerry O'Hara | ... | first assistant director: second unit (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Ernest Archer | ... | draughtsman (uncredited) |
| Frank White | ... | draughtsman (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| M. Hobbs | ... | sound recordist |
| B.C. Sewell | ... | sound director |
| Mickey Jay | ... | sound camera operator (uncredited) |
| Alfred Wilson | ... | dubbing editor (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Joan Stratford | ... | stunt double for underwater scenes: Glynis Johns (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Dudley Lovell | ... | camera operator |
| James Bawden | ... | camera operator: second unit (uncredited) |
| Bert Cann | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
| Alan Gatward | ... | clapper loader (uncredited) |
| Cedric Haine | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
| Peter Hennessy | ... | director of photography: second unit (uncredited) |
| Paul Wilson | ... | assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Egil S. Woxholt | ... | camera operator: second unit (uncredited) |
| Manny Yospa | ... | focus puller (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Yvonne Caffin | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
Music Department
| London Symphony Orchestra | ... | music played by (as The London Symphony Orchestra) |
| Muir Mathieson | ... | conductor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Pamela Carlton | ... | continuity: second unit (uncredited) |
| Jo Harcourt | ... | continuity (uncredited) |
| June Randall | ... | assistant continuity (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Fred Gunn | ... | production controller |
| Dickie Bamber | ... | page boy (uncredited) |
| Betty Callaghan | ... | publicist (uncredited) |
| Jock Easton | ... | swimming advisor (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- General Film Distributors (GFD) (1948) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Eagle-Lion Film (1948) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Eagle-Lion Films (1949) (United States) (theatrical)
- Kommunenes Filmcentral (KF) (1949) (Norway) (theatrical)
- J. Arthur Rank Film (1949) (Germany) (theatrical)
- VCI Entertainment (2011) (United States) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Dunlop Ltd. (mermaid's tail)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
A young married physician out on a fishing holiday ends up being saved by a mermaid, who intends to keep him her prisoner. She then offers to release him if he will take her to see London, which leads to a number of humorous and romantic entanglements as the mermaid entices several unmarried men who live near the physician and his wife. Written by Michael Howe |
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| Taglines | Miranda has everything! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Although based on the play "Miranda: A Comedy in Three Acts" by Peter Blackmore, the story closely resembles "The Sea Lady" by H.G. Wells. See more » |
| Goofs | Paul is pulled into the sea by Miranda and comes to in an underwater cave. His trousers are rolled up to above the knee and he has a white shirt. He dives into the water to try and escape then gets out. His trousers are now unrolled and his shirt is dark then a few moments later they're back as they were See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Cowboys & Aliens (2011). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Miranda See more » |
| Crazy Credits | As the mermaid's tail disappears below the waves, the credit reads "FIN" See more » |
| Quotes |
Miranda Trewella:
You have the most beautiful knees. What does it feel like to have two legs? Dr. Paul Martin: Well, I find them quite useful... See more » |