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The Family Way (1966)

Approved | | Comedy, Drama, Romance | 6 January 1967 (UK)
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Compassionate look at the troubles of two young newlyweds, whose marriage has yet to be consummated.

Directors:

John Boulting, Roy Boulting

Writers:

Bill Naughton (play), Bill Naughton (screenplay) | 2 more credits »

Stars:

Hayley Mills, Hywel Bennett, Avril Angers | See full cast & crew »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Hayley Mills ... Jenny Piper
Avril Angers Avril Angers ... Liz Piper
John Comer ... Leslie Piper
Wilfred Pickles ... Uncle Fred
John Mills ... Ezra Fitton
Marjorie Rhodes Marjorie Rhodes ... Lucy Fitton
Hywel Bennett ... Arthur Fitton
Murray Head ... Geoffrey Fitton
Barry Foster ... Joe Thompson
Liz Fraser ... Molly Thompson
Andy Bradford ... Eddie (as Andrew Bradford)
Thorley Walters ... The Vicar
Colin Gordon ... Mr. Hutton, the Travel Agent
Robin Parkinson Robin Parkinson ... Mr. Phillips, his assistant
Lesley Daine Lesley Daine ... Dora
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Storyline

Married life is proving to be difficult for newlyweds Jenny (Hayley Mills) and Arthur (Hywel Bennett). With well meaning, but interfering parents, nosey neighbors, and a town that thrives on gossip, can their marriage last? With all these pressures it's no wonder their personal life is suffering. Will there ever be any good news? Written by Kevin Steinhauer <K.Steinhauer@BoM.GOV.AU>

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marriage | honeymoon | wedding night | privacy | travel agent | See All (113) »

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A girl, a boy, a tender, funny, terrible wedding night. See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

Certificate:

Approved | See all certifications »

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 January 1967 (UK) See more »

Also Known As:

Todo a su tiempo See more »

Filming Locations:

The Ambassador Cinema, Farnham Road, Slough, Berkshire, England, UK See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Boulting Brothers, Jambox See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Color (Colour by) (Eastman Colour)
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Trivia

Sir Paul McCartney's movie scoring debut, which helped this movie very much financially. See more »

Quotes

[last lines]
Ezra Fitton: It's life, lad. It might make you laugh at your age, but one day it'll make you bloody cry!
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Love In The Open Air
(main theme) (uncredited)
Written by Paul McCartney
Played by George Martin and his Orchestra
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Very touching
15 January 2001 | by moonspinner55 – See all my reviews

Young British working-class newlyweds are having trouble consummating their marriage whilst living with the in-laws, and it gets even worse when neighbors start speculating about the groom's "performance". A realistic play on a modern-day situation that is still timeless. The elders in this film are especially amazing, their roles full of dimension, though everyone here excels with the solid, no-frills screenplay. This is one of Hayley Mills' best movies, as she exhibits a strong, self-assured presence and lends nuances to every scene (she's captivating). Paul McCartney contributed the background score, and his main theme is lovely. A fine film. *** from ****
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