Where There's a Will (1955 film)
Where There's a Will is a 1955 American, British comedy film directed by Vernon Sewell and starring Kathleen Harrison, George Cole and Leslie Dwyer. A family from east London take over a farm in the Devon countryside.[1] The screenplay was written by R. F. Delderfield who adapted one of his own plays.
| Where There's a Will | |
|---|---|
.jpg) George Cole and Dandy Nichols | |
| Directed by | Vernon Sewell |
| Produced by | George Maynard |
| Written by | R. F. Delderfield (play and screenplay) |
| Starring | Kathleen Harrison George Cole Leslie Dwyer |
| Music by | Robert Sharples |
| Cinematography | Basil Emmott |
| Edited by | Peter Rolfe Johnson |
Production company | George Maynard Productions |
| Distributed by | Eros Films |
Release date | March 1955 |
Running time | 80 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom United States |
| Language | English |
Synopsis
When their uncle dies without leaving a will, his farm passes to his nephew and two nieces, disappointing his housekeeper, Annie Yeo. While the nieces wish to sell the place, Alfie Brewer, has ideas of setting up as a farmer. Facing the hostility of his family, and some of the locals, he attempts to improve the farm before its mortgage is called in.
Cast
- Kathleen Harrison as Annie Yeo
- George Cole as Fred Slater
- Leslie Dwyer as Alfie Brewer
- Ann Hanslip as June Hodge
- Michael Shepley as Mr Cogent
- Dandy Nichols as Maud Hodge
- Thelma Ruby as Amy Slater
- Norman MacOwan as Cagey
- Hugh Morton as Arscott
- Edward Lexy as Mafeking
- Edward Woodward as Ralph Stokes
- Philip Ray as Squire Stokes
- Sam Kydd as Jeep driver
- Bill Shine (actor) as Porter
Critical reception
TV Guide called it a "harmless comedy with some charming touches."[2]
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References
- "BFI | Film & TV Database | WHERE THERE'S A WILL (1955)". Ftvdb.bfi.org.uk. 16 April 2009. Archived from the original on 14 January 2009. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
- "Where There's A Will Review". Movies.tvguide.com. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
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