The Little Hut (1957)
A neglected wife is shipwrecked on a desert island with her husband and her would-be lover.
Sir Philip Ashlow (Stewart Granger), his neglected wife, Lady Ashlow (Ava Gardner) and his best friend Henry Brittingham-Brett (David Niven) are shipwrecked on a desert island. This potential ménage à trois where the two men compete for the lady's attention is interrupted by the unexpected arrival of a fourth inhabitant of the island.
Director: Mark Robson
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: May 3, 1957
Cast
- Ava Gardner - Lady Susan Ashlow
- Stewart Granger - Sir Philip Ashlow
- David Niven - Henry Brittingham-Brett
- Walter Chiari - Mario
- Finlay Currie - The Rev. Bertram Brittingham-Brett
- Jean Cadell - Mrs. Hermione Brittingham-Brett
- Henry Oscar - Mr. Trollope
- Viola Lyel - Miss Edwards
- Jack Lambert - Capt. MacWalt
- Jaron Yaltan - Indian Gentleman
Screenplay
Music: Robert Farnon
Cinematography: Freddie Young
Editing: Ernest Walter
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British Studios
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
shipwreck, impostor, love affair, divorce, british sailor, english in foreign countries, neglected wife, mock trial, ruse
More Films by Director: Mark Robson
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Little Hut about?
- Sir Philip Ashlow (Stewart Granger), his neglected wife, Lady Ashlow (Ava Gardner) and his best friend Henry Brittingham-Brett (David Niven) are shipwrecked on a desert island. This potential ménage à trois where the two men compete for the lady's attention is interrupted by the unexpected arrival of a fourth inhabitant of the island.
- Who directed The Little Hut?
- The Little Hut was directed by Mark Robson.
- Who stars in The Little Hut?
- The Little Hut stars Ava Gardner, Stewart Granger, David Niven, Walter Chiari, Finlay Currie, Jean Cadell.
- How long is The Little Hut?
- The Little Hut has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is The Little Hut?
- The Little Hut is a Comedy, Romance film.
- Where was The Little Hut produced?
- The Little Hut was produced in United Kingdom.