The Holly and the Ivy (1952)
A LOVE STORY OF RARE QUALITY flavored with delightful characterizations and priceless humor.
An English clergyman's neglect of his grown children, in his zeal to tend to his parishioners, comes to the surface at a Christmas family gathering.
Director: George More O'Ferrall
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 83 min
Release Date: December 3, 1952
Cast
- Ralph Richardson - Reverend Martin Gregory
- Celia Johnson - Jenny Gregory
- Margaret Leighton - Margaret Gregory
- Denholm Elliott - Michael Gregory
- John Gregson - David Paterson
- Hugh Williams - Richard Wyndham
- Margaret Halstan - Aunt Lydia
- Maureen Delaney - Aunt Bridget
- William Hartnell - Company Sergeant Major
- Robert Flemyng - Major
Screenplay
- Wynyard Browne (Theatre Play)
- Anatole de Grunwald (Screenplay)
Music: Malcolm Arnold
Cinematography: Edward Scaife
Editing: Bert Bates
Production: London Films Productions, De Grunwald Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
holiday, black and white, christmas
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Holly and the Ivy about?
- An English clergyman's neglect of his grown children, in his zeal to tend to his parishioners, comes to the surface at a Christmas family gathering.
- Who directed The Holly and the Ivy?
- The Holly and the Ivy was directed by George More O'Ferrall.
- Who stars in The Holly and the Ivy?
- The Holly and the Ivy stars Ralph Richardson, Celia Johnson, Margaret Leighton, Denholm Elliott, John Gregson, Hugh Williams.
- How long is The Holly and the Ivy?
- The Holly and the Ivy has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
- What genre is The Holly and the Ivy?
- The Holly and the Ivy is a Drama film.
- Where was The Holly and the Ivy produced?
- The Holly and the Ivy was produced in United Kingdom.