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Genevieve

  • 19531953
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 26m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
3.3K
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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
3.3K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Henry Cornelius
  • Writer
    • William Rose(story and screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Dinah Sheridan
    • John Gregson
    • Kay Kendall
  • Director
    • Henry Cornelius
  • Writer
    • William Rose(story and screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Dinah Sheridan
    • John Gregson
    • Kay Kendall
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 63User 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)
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    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 McKim
    John Gregson
    John Gregson
    • Alan McKim
    Kay Kendall
    Kay Kendall
    • Rosalind Peters
    Kenneth More
    Kenneth More
    • Ambrose Claverhouse
    Geoffrey Keen
    Geoffrey Keen
    • Policeman
    Reginald Beckwith
    Reginald Beckwith
    • J.C. Callahan
    Arthur Wontner
    Arthur Wontner
    • Old Gentleman
    Joyce Grenfell
    Joyce Grenfell
    • Hotel Proprietress
    Leslie Mitchell
    • Self - Newsreel Commentator
    Michael Balfour
    Michael Balfour
    • Trumpeter
    • (uncredited)
    Ernest Blyth
    • Nightclub Patron
    • (uncredited)
    Daniel Brown
    Daniel Brown
    • Onlooker
    • (uncredited)
    Joey Carr
    • Mechanic Joey
    • (uncredited)
    Lesley Dudley
    • Little Girl
    • (uncredited)
    Richard Duke
    • Nightclub Patron
    • (uncredited)
    Stanley Escane
    • Film Cameraman
    • (uncredited)
    Fred Griffiths
    • Ice Cream Seller
    • (uncredited)
    Charles Lamb
    • Publican
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Henry Cornelius
    • Writer
      • William Rose(story and screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more 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 reviews63

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    DVD or VHS TAPE NEEDED IN USA
    I saw Genevieve when it first came out, at a theatre at the US Army Language School in Monterey, California. It is a lovely, gentle story, with lots of beautiful scenery and lots of fun. I wish today I could drive my Mazda Miata over the same route. The film is one of my very favorites, right up there next to African Queen (my #1) and Bridge on the River Kwai (#2).

    The folks in UK and Europe are lucky. You can buy a tape or even a DVD of Genevieve. Amazon.com, how about it? Get some DVDs made for us here in the States!
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    • Bear-60
    • Jul 12, 2000

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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(Ambrose is flagged down by pub landlord)
    • Production company
      • Sirius Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • £135,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 26 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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