I only discovered this delightful film recently. It charts the rise of Will Mossop, played by Sir John Mills, from boot hand in Henry Hobson’s shop to co-owner of the business. Ably assisted by Brenda de Banzie as Maggie Hobson, the eldest daughter. A very young Prunella Scales (Sybil Fawlty) also appears as the youngest…
Classic British comedy from 1953 and winner of a Bafta for best British Picture. After an argument, Ambrose and Alan decide to race back to London in their vintage cars, initially agreeing to exchange money Alan decides to bet upon his beloved car Genevieve. You can see the whole movie here courtesy of You Tube
Duriing World War II, a 5 year old French girl and a 10 year old boy, form a friendship forged out of the pain of losing their families to the Germans and somehow find a way to deal with their pain by creating a cemetary for dead animals, stealing crosses from churches to honor their…
Winner of both the best film and best British film at the 1952 6th BAFTA Film Awards.
Craig