The Happy Family (1952)
When the Government decide to build a Festival of Britain exhibition site, everything goes to plan, all except the fact that the main road and the pedestrian subway into the site, are blocked by a little corner shop, which is owned and run by a Mr. Lord and his family. When the Lords refuse to be bought off, and decline the compensation offered by the authorities. the police and the bailiffs try to evict them, only to come under fire from the family, who have barricaded themselves inside the shop.
Director: Muriel Box
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date: March 30, 1952
Cast
- Stanley Holloway - Henry Lord
- Kathleen Harrison - Lillian Lord
- Naunton Wayne - Mr. Filch
- Dandy Nichols - Ada
- John Stratton - David
- Eileen Moore - Joan
- Shirley Mitchell - Marina
- Margaret Barton - Anne
- George Cole - Cyril
- Miles Malleson - Mr. Thwaites
Screenplay
Production: London Independent Producers
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
london, england, shopkeeper, woman director, festival of britain, cockney
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Happy Family about?
- When the Government decide to build a Festival of Britain exhibition site, everything goes to plan, all except the fact that the main road and the pedestrian subway into the site, are blocked by a little corner shop, which is owned and run by a Mr. Lord and his family. When the Lords refuse to be bought off, and decline the compensation offered by the authorities. the police and the bailiffs try to evict them, only to come under fire from the family, who have barricaded themselves inside the shop.
- Who directed The Happy Family?
- The Happy Family was directed by Muriel Box.
- Who stars in The Happy Family?
- The Happy Family stars Stanley Holloway, Kathleen Harrison, Naunton Wayne, Dandy Nichols, John Stratton, Eileen Moore.
- How long is The Happy Family?
- The Happy Family has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is The Happy Family?
- The Happy Family is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Happy Family produced?
- The Happy Family was produced in United Kingdom.