A Bit of Singing and Dancing (1982)
Freed at last by death from tyranny of an elderly, querulous mother, Esme Fanshaw is persuaded to take a man, Amos Curry, into her house as a paying guest. At first wary of him, Esme becomes increasingly fond of this dapper little man with his mysterious summer occupation. When she finally learns the nature of this occupation she is at first shocked then sympathetic.
Director: Robert Knights
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 51 min
Release Date: August 22, 1982
Cast
- June Ritchie - Esme Fanshow
- Evelyn Laye - Mother
- Benjamin Whitrow - Mr. Curry
- Sebastian Shaw - Uncle Cecil
- Linda Spurrier - Art Student
- Joan Haythorne - Mrs. Bigsby
- Gillian Martell - Mrs. Lavers
- Jim Hooper - Solicitor
- Angela Elliott - Mourner
- Alick Hayes - Mourner
Screenplay
- Susan Hill (Short Story)
- Hugh Whitemore (Adaptation)
Editing: David Stocks
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Robert Knights
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Bit of Singing and Dancing about?
- Freed at last by death from tyranny of an elderly, querulous mother, Esme Fanshaw is persuaded to take a man, Amos Curry, into her house as a paying guest. At first wary of him, Esme becomes increasingly fond of this dapper little man with his mysterious summer occupation. When she finally learns the nature of this occupation she is at first shocked then sympathetic.
- Who directed A Bit of Singing and Dancing?
- A Bit of Singing and Dancing was directed by Robert Knights.
- Who stars in A Bit of Singing and Dancing?
- A Bit of Singing and Dancing stars June Ritchie, Evelyn Laye, Benjamin Whitrow, Sebastian Shaw, Linda Spurrier, Joan Haythorne.
- How long is A Bit of Singing and Dancing?
- A Bit of Singing and Dancing has a runtime of 51m (51 minutes).
- What genre is A Bit of Singing and Dancing?
- A Bit of Singing and Dancing is a Drama, TV Movie film.