Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Eddie Byrne | ... | Dan Dance | |
Jane Barrett | ... | Sally | |
Robert Brown | ... | Bill Jordan | |
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Raymond Lovell | ... | Sir Digby Montague |
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Marjorie Rhodes | ... | Miss Mouncey |
Hermione Baddeley | ... | Emma Stebbins | |
Dora Bryan | ... | Peggy Stebbins | |
Thora Hird | ... | Alice Crouch | |
Ivor Barnard | ... | Timothy Crouch | |
Sidney James | ... | Eric Hace | |
Edie Martin | ... | Mary Wade | |
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Sydney Tafler | ... | Joseph Spink |
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Joan Young | ... | Mrs. Round |
Marianne Stone | ... | Mrs. Pincer | |
Patrick McAlinney | ... | Rev. Soater |
Because of its high productivity and "almost" 100 per cent employment, the village of Little Hayhoe, England is expecting a visit from the Prime Minister. The "almost" is because of Dan Dance (Eddie Byrne), an old rogue who would rather drink and philosophize than work. The Village Council are determined to have a perfect record so they connive to have the old man put into the alms-house which has been unoccupied for many years, where he must abide by rules laid down 400 years ago. A new Vicar arrives and discovers that, because of the circumstances created by the Council, Dan Dance is entitled to 6,000 pounds a year at the expense of the village. Written by Les Adams <longhorn1939@suddenlink.net>
Eddie Byrne,that reliable character actor,gets his chance to star in this charming comedy for Group 3,an independent film company set up to find jobs for aspiring film technicians.It has a funny script and a great cast.It shows what could be done on a small budget,albeit that the director is Lewis Gilbert.