Five Guineas a Week (1956)
Britain's first musical shot in colour and widescreen (a process called Cosmoscope) is a cabaret-style featurette centred on a group of young people in Chelsea lodgings, watched over by a fatherly caretaker. Eight specially written songs are performed by stage stars of the day – most notably Georgia Brown, who later created the role of Nancy in Oliver!
Director: Donald Monat, Jacques de Lane Lea
Genre: Music, Drama, Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 33 min
Release Date: January 1, 1956
Cast
Screenplay
Cinematography: Billy Williams
Editing: Maria Moruzzi
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Musical Theater and Broadway Magic, Musical Theatre and Broadway Glitz, Broadway Musical and Stage Glamour, Musical Spectacle
Keywords
musical, five guineas
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Five Guineas a Week about?
- Britain's first musical shot in colour and widescreen (a process called Cosmoscope) is a cabaret-style featurette centred on a group of young people in Chelsea lodgings, watched over by a fatherly caretaker. Eight specially written songs are performed by stage stars of the day – most notably Georgia Brown, who later created the role of Nancy in Oliver!
- Who directed Five Guineas a Week?
- Five Guineas a Week was directed by Donald Monat, Jacques de Lane Lea.
- Who stars in Five Guineas a Week?
- Five Guineas a Week stars Sally Bazely, Georgia Brown, Eileen Elton, Barbara Ferris, Teddy Green.
- How long is Five Guineas a Week?
- Five Guineas a Week has a runtime of 33m (33 minutes).
- What genre is Five Guineas a Week?
- Five Guineas a Week is a Music, Drama, Comedy, Romance film.
- Where was Five Guineas a Week produced?
- Five Guineas a Week was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Five Guineas a Week?
- The themes of Five Guineas a Week include: Musical Theater and Broadway Magic, Musical Theatre and Broadway Glitz, Broadway Musical and Stage Glamour, Musical Spectacle.