Alf's Baby
Alf's Baby, also known as Her Three Bachelors, is a 1953 British comedy film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Jerry Desmonde, Pauline Stroud and Olive Sloane.[1] It was made by ACT Films, and released as a second feature.
| Alf's Baby | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Maclean Rogers |
| Produced by | John Harlow |
| Written by | A.P. Dearsley (play) |
| Starring | Jerry Desmonde Pauline Stroud Olive Sloane |
| Cinematography | Ted Lloyd |
| Edited by | Clifford Turner |
Production company | ACT Films |
| Distributed by | Adelphi Films |
Release date | February 1953 |
Running time | 75 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Premise
Three batchelors raise a baby who grows into an eligible young woman.
Cast
- Jerry Desmonde as Alf Donkin
- Pauline Stroud as Pamela Weston
- Olive Sloane as Mrs. Matthews
- Peter Hammond as Tim Barton
- Sandra Dorne as Enid
- Roy Purcell as Sergeant Bob Mackett
- C. Denier Warren as Cedric Donkin
- Mark Daly as Will Donkin
- Roddy Hughes as Mr. Prendergast
- Sebastian Cabot as Osmonde
- Michael Ripper as Mike
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References
- Chibnall & MacFarlane p.103
Bibliography
- Chibnall, Steve & McFarlane, Brian. The British 'B' Film. Palgrave MacMillan, 2009.
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