It's a Great Day (1955)
Big screen spin off from the BBC TV series The Grove Family, ostensibly the first British soap opera. Bob Grove, a builder has problems with the council, over building supplies that he needs to complete a job on a local housing estate. Under pressure to finish the job, his son gets them from a local crook. When the council find out, they call in the police, so the Grove family get together, to clear themselves, in time for the grand opening.
Director: John Warrington
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 71 min
Release Date: January 1, 1955
Cast
- Ruth Dunning - Gladys Grove
- Edward Evans - Bob Grove
- Vera Day - Blondie
- Sidney James - Harry Mason
- Peter Byrant - Jack Grove
- Margaret Downs - Daphne Grove
- Christopher Beeny - Lennie Grove
- Victor Maddern - Charlie Mead
- Nancy Roberts - Gran
- John Stuart - Detective Inspector
Screenplay
Music: Eric Spear
Cinematography: Cedric Williams
Editing: Joseph Sterling
Production: Grove Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
london, england, family drama, based on tv series
More Films by Director: John Warrington
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is It's a Great Day about?
- Big screen spin off from the BBC TV series The Grove Family, ostensibly the first British soap opera. Bob Grove, a builder has problems with the council, over building supplies that he needs to complete a job on a local housing estate. Under pressure to finish the job, his son gets them from a local crook. When the council find out, they call in the police, so the Grove family get together, to clear themselves, in time for the grand opening.
- Who directed It's a Great Day?
- It's a Great Day was directed by John Warrington.
- Who stars in It's a Great Day?
- It's a Great Day stars Ruth Dunning, Edward Evans, Vera Day, Sidney James, Peter Byrant, Margaret Downs.
- How long is It's a Great Day?
- It's a Great Day has a runtime of 1h 11m (71 minutes).
- What genre is It's a Great Day?
- It's a Great Day is a Comedy film.
- Where was It's a Great Day produced?
- It's a Great Day was produced in United Kingdom.