Half a Sixpence (1967)

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.

Director:

George Sidney

Writers:

Beverley Cross (book), Beverley Cross (screenplay)

Stars:

Tommy Steele, Julia Foster, Cyril Ritchard

Nominated for 1 BAFTA Film Award.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Tommy Steele	...	Arthur Kipps
Julia Foster	...	Ann
Cyril Ritchard	...	Harry Chitterlow
Penelope Horner	...	Helen
Elaine Taylor	...	Victoria
Grover Dale	...	Pearce
Hilton Edwards	...	Shalford
Julia Sutton	...	Flo
Leslie Meadows	...	Buggins
Sheila Falconer	...	Kate
Pamela Brown	...	Mrs. Walsingham
James Villiers	...	Hubert
Christopher Sandford	...	Sid
Jean Anderson	...	Lady Botting
Allan Cuthbertson	...	Wilkins

Storyline

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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Plot Keywords:

edwardian | social climber | inheritance | aristocrat | money in title | 

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Taglines:

A Light Hearted Musical With Entertainment for the Entire Family

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Genres:

Musical

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Did You Know?

Trivia

Julia Foster's vocal double was Marti Webb, the actress who played Ann in the London version, and who appears on the London cast album.

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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.

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Quotes

Harry Chitterlow: Don't forget old Harry. For £100, I'll let you have a quarter share of my new play.
Arthur Kipps: A quarter share? I'll take half!
Harry Chitterlow: Spoken like a gent!

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Connections

Version of The Remarkable Mr. Kipps (1941)

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Soundtracks

Money to Burn
Written by David Heneker
Performed by Tommy Steele, Cyril Ritchard, Penelope Horner, and Chorus

User Reviews

A quality musical based on an H G Welles story

Not the kind of story one would think of when thinking H G Welles, but this rags to riches to rags love story is fascinating, well constructed and features one of England's preimere talents, Tommy Steele. The tale of the oprhan Kips who aquires an amazing inheritance and nearly throws away true love after tasting the luxury of high society. Fantastic score too, includes "If the Rains Going to Fall". Great fun.

Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 December 1967 (UK)

Also Known As:

6 monedas por tus sueños

Filming Locations:

Aylesford, Kent, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Ameran Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

143 min

Sound Mix:

4-Track Stereo (35 mm magnetic prints) 70 mm 6-Track (Westrex Recording System) (70 mm prints) Mono (35 mm optical prints)

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1