Arthur Kipps, an orphan apprenticed to a tyrannical owner of a mercantile, has a sudden abrupt change of life when his wealthy grandfather dies and leaves him a pile of money.
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| Tommy Steele | ... | Arthur Kipps | |
| Julia Foster | ... | Ann | |
| Cyril Ritchard | ... | Harry Chitterlow | |
| Penelope Horner | ... | Helen | |
| Elaine Taylor | ... | Victoria | |
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Grover Dale | ... | Pearce |
| Hilton Edwards | ... | Shalford | |
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Julia Sutton | ... | Flo |
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Leslie Meadows | ... | Buggins |
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Sheila Falconer | ... | Kate |
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Pamela Brown | ... | Mrs. Washington |
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James Villiers | ... | Hubert |
| Christopher Sandford | ... | Sid | |
| Jean Anderson | ... | Lady Botting | |
| Allan Cuthbertson | ... | Wilkins | |
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Arthur Kipps, an orphan apprenticed to a tyrannical owner of a mercantile, has a sudden abrupt change of life when his wealthy grandfather dies and leaves him a pile of money. Written by Suzanne Houghton <tpk@infonaut.com>
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EnglishRelease Date:
22 December 1967 (UK) See more »Also Known As:
6 monedas por tus sueños See more »Company Credits
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Kipps: [as Shalford] I don't like the way this place is run, so you better wake yourself up, or you'll find yourself out
[shouts]
Kipps: on your ear! 'Ficiency, Shalford! 'Ficiency, System,
[Kipps places a top hat on his head]
Kipps: and that to your blessed economy. And you can stick that on my account!
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Paramount originally planned for Bob Hope, Dick Van Dyke and Ann-Margret to star in the film. See more »Goofs
In the song, "Money to Burn", where Kipps (Tommy Steele) is playing the banjo, it's obvious that he's simply playing along to an audio track. But the sound begins several times before he does the strumming to make it happen. This should have been watched/caught in the editing process. See more »Quotes
[Kipps reveals his new-found fortune]Kipps: [as Shalford] I don't like the way this place is run, so you better wake yourself up, or you'll find yourself out
[shouts]
Kipps: on your ear! 'Ficiency, Shalford! 'Ficiency, System,
[Kipps places a top hat on his head]
Kipps: and that to your blessed economy. And you can stick that on my account!
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A fabulous musical which I first saw at the age of 11 (back in 1967). In fact I saw this film at least 5 times back then. As a young lad I was also very struck by the appearance of Julia Foster, she was, my first heart throb! (along with Hayley Mills).
This film has great songs, great acting (if a little over the top by Mr Steele, great sets and locations, and great colour. It's very well directed to boot! A must see for all musical lovers and admirers of Miss Foster!
A uniquely English film. Terrific!