Derby Day (1952)
Entertaining ensemble piece dealing with several characters who are on the way to the races on Derby day. It cleverly blends dramatic, romantic and comic elements, including the woman and lover who have murdered her husband, and the working class couple who are excited about their chance to go to the races, but end up listening to it on the radio in the car-park because they've got such a bad view.
Director: Herbert Wilcox
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Romance, Crime
Runtime: 84 min
Release Date: June 9, 1952
Cast
- Anna Neagle - Lady Helen Forbes
- Michael Wilding - David Scott
- Googie Withers - Betty Molloy
- John McCallum - Tommy Dillon
- Peter Graves - Gerald Berkeley
- Suzanne Cloutier - Michele Jolivet
- Gordon Harker - Joe Jenkins
- Edwin Styles - Sir George Forbes
- Gladys Henson - Gladys Jenkins
- Nigel Stock - Jim Molloy
Screenplay
- John Baines (Screenplay)
- Arthur Austen (Story)
Music: Anthony Collins
Cinematography: Mutz Greenbaum
Editing: Bill Lewthwaite
Production: Herbert Wilcox Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Herbert Wilcox
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Derby Day about?
- Entertaining ensemble piece dealing with several characters who are on the way to the races on Derby day. It cleverly blends dramatic, romantic and comic elements, including the woman and lover who have murdered her husband, and the working class couple who are excited about their chance to go to the races, but end up listening to it on the radio in the car-park because they've got such a bad view.
- Who directed Derby Day?
- Derby Day was directed by Herbert Wilcox.
- Who stars in Derby Day?
- Derby Day stars Anna Neagle, Michael Wilding, Googie Withers, John McCallum, Peter Graves, Suzanne Cloutier.
- How long is Derby Day?
- Derby Day has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
- What genre is Derby Day?
- Derby Day is a Drama, Comedy, Romance, Crime film.
- Where was Derby Day produced?
- Derby Day was produced in United Kingdom.