It's time for the annual London to Brighton antique car rally, and Alan McKim and Ambrose Claverhouse are not going to let their friendship stop them from trying to humiliate each other. ...
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Title: Genevieve (1953)
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| Complete credited cast: | |||
| Dinah Sheridan | ... | Wendy McKim | |
| John Gregson | ... | Alan McKim | |
| Kay Kendall | ... | Rosalind Peters | |
| Kenneth More | ... | Ambrose Claverhouse | |
| Geoffrey Keen | ... | Policeman | |
| Reginald Beckwith | ... | J.C. Callahan | |
| Arthur Wontner | ... | Old Gentleman | |
| Joyce Grenfell | ... | Hotel Proprietress | |
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Leslie Mitchell | ... | Self - Newsreel Commentator |
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It's time for the annual London to Brighton antique car rally, and Alan McKim and Ambrose Claverhouse are not going to let their friendship stop them from trying to humiliate each other. Along the way, some old jealousies are kindled to the point where the two men decide to have a "friendly" wager on who will be the first back to London. Once the competitive juices get all fired up, however, it quickly becomes a nasty, hotly-contested affair. Ambrose's companion must suffer through her "maiden voyage" on the rally, while Mrs. McKim, on the other hand, is a long-time sufferer of her husband's obsession. Written by Albert Jingle
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Ambrose Claverhouse: Hawling like brooligans?
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Wendy's Party invitation at beginning of the film dated September, however the London to Brighton has always been November. See more »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?
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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. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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Country:
UKLanguage:
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15 February 1954 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Die feurige Isabella See more »Company Credits
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I grew up with this enchanting film as it was one of my father's favourites - I can see why...
One of the enduring, and charming features of "Genevieve" is its love affair with the characters (the cars included). The relationships between all the principals are tested repeatedly throughout the film, but never in a threatening manner - typical of the British reserve.
Stand-out moments have to include Rosalind's trumpet solo in the club ("I'll show them how to tray the plumpet!"), the wonderful cameo by Joyce Grenfell as the hotel receptionist, Ambrose's raucous 'Woody Woodpecker'-style laugh and the heart-warming finale seeing Genevieve rolling off under her own magical steam towards the end.
The score by harmonica supremo Larry Adler does wonders to enhance the sentiment in the film, with the jostling waltz theme and the lyrical ballad interludes. The use of the countryside is great too, and here the colour film is saturated perfectly - although, I have seen it in black and white as well, so it is not essential colour-viewing.
The race back to London is memorable for the many pranks and down-right rude goings-on between the two men and their long-suffering partners. This is superb film comedy, and its gentle tone is suitable for all members of the family - the ridiculous size of Suzie the St. Bernard, the 'flask' incident (filmed by the BBC, of course) and the ringing of the clock tower bell are all wonderful highlights.
No wonder my Dad liked it so much... :o)