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Genevieve

  • 19531953
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 26m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
3.1K
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Genevieve (1953)
  • Comedy
Two British couples pit their vintage automobiles against each other in an exciting cross-country race.Two British couples pit their vintage automobiles against each other in an exciting cross-country race.Two British couples pit their vintage automobiles against each other in an exciting cross-country race.
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
3.1K
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  • Director
    • Henry Cornelius
  • Writer
    • William Rose(story and screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Dinah Sheridan
    • John Gregson
    • Kay Kendall
Top credits
  • Director
    • Henry Cornelius
  • Writer
    • William Rose(story and screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Dinah Sheridan
    • John Gregson
    • Kay Kendall
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 61User reviews
    • 19Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 3 wins & 4 nominations total

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    John Gregson, Kay Kendall, Kenneth More, and Dinah Sheridan in Genevieve (1953)
    Genevieve (1953)
    Geoffrey Keen in Genevieve (1953)
    Kay Kendall and Dinah Sheridan in Genevieve (1953)
    Kay Kendall and Kenneth More in Genevieve (1953)
    Dinah Sheridan in Genevieve (1953)
    John Gregson and Dinah Sheridan in Genevieve (1953)
    Dinah Sheridan in Genevieve (1953)

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    Dinah Sheridan
    Dinah Sheridan
    • Wendy McKimas Wendy McKim
    John Gregson
    John Gregson
    • Alan McKimas Alan McKim
    Kay Kendall
    Kay Kendall
    • Rosalind Petersas Rosalind Peters
    Kenneth More
    Kenneth More
    • Ambrose Claverhouseas Ambrose Claverhouse
    Geoffrey Keen
    Geoffrey Keen
    • Policemanas Policeman
    Reginald Beckwith
    Reginald Beckwith
    • J.C. Callahanas J.C. Callahan
    Arthur Wontner
    Arthur Wontner
    • Old Gentlemanas Old Gentleman
    Joyce Grenfell
    Joyce Grenfell
    • Hotel Proprietressas Hotel Proprietress
    Leslie Mitchell
    • Self - Newsreel Commentatoras Self - Newsreel Commentator
    Michael Balfour
    Michael Balfour
    • Trumpeteras Trumpeter
    • (uncredited)
    Ernest Blyth
    • Nightclub Patronas Nightclub Patron
    • (uncredited)
    Daniel Brown
    Daniel Brown
    • Onlookeras Onlooker
    • (uncredited)
    Joey Carr
    • Mechanic Joeyas Mechanic Joey
    • (uncredited)
    Lesley Dudley
    • Little Girlas Little Girl
    • (uncredited)
    Richard Duke
    • Nightclub Patronas Nightclub Patron
    • (uncredited)
    Stanley Escane
    • Film Cameramanas Film Cameraman
    • (uncredited)
    Fred Griffiths
    • Ice Cream Selleras Ice Cream Seller
    • (uncredited)
    Charles Lamb
    • Publicanas Publican
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Henry Cornelius
    • Writer
      • William Rose(story and screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      Despite being one of Britain's most well-loved films, this was apparently hell to make. Director Henry Cornelius was vetoed on most of his first choices--Dirk Bogarde turned him down, as did Claire Bloom--and he was forced to make it at studios he didn't want to work at. Cornelius' displeasure was acutely felt by cast and crew, as he didn't hide how unhappy he was. He was also apparently quite lecherous--both Dinah Sheridan and Kay Kendall carried whistles on them at all times in case they ever found themselves alone with him. Olive Dodds, Rank's head of contract artists, later testified that every leading cast member came to her at one point and said they wanted off the film.
    • Goofs
      The amount and color of Ambrose's beer between shots in the scene before the final race changes when Rosalind is hung over. Also, Rosalind's hangover tablets disappear from the table in the same scene.
    • Quotes

      Wendy McKim: This is the end! Making a public spectacle of yourselves. I couldn't have believed you could have behaved like this, either of you. Just hawling like brooligans.

      Ambrose Claverhouse: Hawling like brooligans?

    • Crazy credits
      At the end of the opening credits: For their patient co-operation the makers of this film express their thanks to The Officers and Members of the Veteran Car Club of Great Britain. Any resemblance between the deportment of our characters and any club members is emphatically denied - - - by the club.
    • Connections
      Featured in Joyce Grenfell 1910-1979 (1980)

    User reviews61

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    Top review
    8/10
    An inspiration to veteran toy vehicle collectors
    I first saw the film 'Genevieve' around 1969 - 1970 at home in glorious Black and white on black and white TV. Since then it has always stood out in my mind as one of the more memorable and enjoyable films from the 50's and 60's so common on TV at that time.

    It's gentle comedy and heartening scenes of the English countryside along with the outstanding and unforgettable harmonic tones of Larry Adler's uplifting score make for such a rich and pleasing cinematic experience.

    I have probably now seen the film more than five times and more recently in full colour, which makes it even more pleasing to the eye and enables one to see not only the main star 'Genevieve' but all the other incidental passing vehicles of the late forties and early fifties in their full livery and colour. Many of these vehicles would today be collectors items in their own right.

    It would not be putting it too strongly to say that the film 'Genenieve' is a toy vehicle appreciators and collectors delight, as well as an inspiration for restorers of full size veteran vehicles.

    Alan Wainwright
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    • Oct 30, 2005

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    • Release date
      • February 15, 1954 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Die feurige Isabella
    • Filming locations
      • Jolly Woodman Pub, Littlewood Road, Burnham, Slough, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
    • Production company
      • Sirius Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • £135,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 26 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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