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Laxdale Hall

  • 19531953
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 17m
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6.3/10
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Sebastian Shaw and Ronald Squire in Laxdale Hall (1953)
ComedyRomance

A parliamentary delegation is sent to a remote community in the Scottish Highlands where the residents are protesting at their poor links with the outside world. After a few days amongst the... Read allA parliamentary delegation is sent to a remote community in the Scottish Highlands where the residents are protesting at their poor links with the outside world. After a few days amongst them, the visitors come to appreciate the locals' lifestyle.A parliamentary delegation is sent to a remote community in the Scottish Highlands where the residents are protesting at their poor links with the outside world. After a few days amongst them, the visitors come to appreciate the locals' lifestyle.

IMDb RATING
6.3/10
171
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  • Director
    • John Eldridge
  • Writers
    • Eric Linklater(novel)
    • Alfred Shaughnessy(screenplay)
    • John Eldridge(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Ronald Squire
    • Kathleen Ryan
    • Raymond Huntley
Top credits
  • Director
    • John Eldridge
  • Writers
    • Eric Linklater(novel)
    • Alfred Shaughnessy(screenplay)
    • John Eldridge(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Ronald Squire
    • Kathleen Ryan
    • Raymond Huntley
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    • 9User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Ronald Squire
    Ronald Squire
    • General Mathesonas General Matheson
    Kathleen Ryan
    Kathleen Ryan
    • Catriona Mathesonas Catriona Matheson
    Raymond Huntley
    Raymond Huntley
    • Samuel Pettigrew, M.P.as Samuel Pettigrew, M.P.
    Sebastian Shaw
    Sebastian Shaw
    • Hugh Marvell, M.P.as Hugh Marvell, M.P.
    Fulton Mackay
    Fulton Mackay
    • Andrew Flettas Andrew Flett
    Jean Colin
    Jean Colin
    • Lucy Pettigrewas Lucy Pettigrew
    Jameson Clark
    • Roderick McLeodas Roderick McLeod
    Grace Gavin
    • Mrs. McLeodas Mrs. McLeod
    Keith Faulkner
    • Peter McLeodas Peter McLeod
    Prunella Scales
    Prunella Scales
    • Morag McLeodas Morag McLeod
    Kynaston Reeves
    • Rev. Ian Macaulayas Rev. Ian Macaulay
    Andrew Keir
    Andrew Keir
    • McKellaigas McKellaig
    Nell Ballantyne
    • Nurse Connachyas Nurse Connachy
    Roddy McMillan
    • Willie John Wattas Willie John Watt
    • (as Roddy Macmillan)
    Meg Buchanan
    • Mrs. McKellaigas Mrs. McKellaig
    Ian MacNaughton
    • First Constableas First Constable
    • (as Ian Macnaughton)
    Tom Baird-Ferguson
    • Second Constableas Second Constable
    Eric Woodburn
    • Gamlieas Gamlie
    • Director
      • John Eldridge
    • Writers
      • Eric Linklater(novel)
      • Alfred Shaughnessy(screenplay)
      • John Eldridge(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    A parliamentary delegation is sent to a remote community in the Scottish Highlands where the residents are protesting at their poor links with the outside world. After a few days amongst them, the visitors come to appreciate the locals' lifestyle. —Ian Harries <ih@doc.ic.ac.uk>
    group 3based on novel
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    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Romance
    • Certificate
      • Approved
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Film debut of Prunella Scales.
    • Goofs
      Set on a Scottish island with a poor road and only 4 cars for the inhabitants and served by a passenger ferry . yet the poachers arrive more than once with a car and a lorry.
    • Quotes

      [Mr and Mrs Pettigrew, Mr Marvel and Mr Flett are on the ferry to Laxdale, and are admiring the scenery]

      Hugh Marvell, M.P.: Almost takes your breath away, doesn't it?

      Lucy Pettigrew: Those mountains frighten me. They're so big.

      Andrew Flett: That's Skye over there.

      Hugh Marvell, M.P.: Yes, and beyond, nothing but the Atlantic.

      Lucy Pettigrew: Isn't it lovely?

      Samuel Pettigrew, M.P.: Personally, I disapprove of scenery. It encourages people to be lazy.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Svengoolie: Fiend Without a Face (2021)
    • Soundtracks
      My Old Man (Said Follow the Van)
      (uncredited)

      Written by Fred W. Leigh and Charles Collins

      Sung by Pettigrew (Raymond Huntley) when he is in the hearse

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    10/10
    Heart-warming.
    Anyone with a feel for Scotland will love this charming little gem! Great dialogue, pretty women, rewarding romantic sub-plots (& main plot), and great scenery of the Highlands and Isles, all shot in very atmospheric black and white. It's one of Ealing's best ever efforts. Do yourself a favour and watch it!
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    • Jun 24, 2018

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 1953 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Scotch on the Rocks
    • Filming locations
      • Loch Carron, Scotland, UK
    • Production company
      • Group 3
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 17 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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