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
brill film , no racing about like today every one’s polite to each other, and unlike today none of the kids are swearing, they are wearing there trousers in the right place instead of showing there pants, and not one young girl has any tatoo’s on show smoking and showing a large bear belly , and im only 42
Genevieve never fails to make me smile and laugh. I think we all get a little nostalgic when we’re reminded of simpler times like this where the people were pleasant and well mannered. A time where we would say hello and help our fellow man. Where the men and women dressed with dignity and expressed themselves in a more polite manner. Qualities which are rare in todays’s world. A old English classic not to be forgotten.
2:55 “If you’ll forgive me for speaking to you without an introduction”. Life was somewhat more formal in 1953.
Great film. I remember watching this film in the 50’s never realising that the modern cars in the picture would become vintage cars,
Thanks for posting this clip.
@ethanporter1 – surprised to know that it is not available to buy … i was fortunate to find it at a shop in singapore a few years ago and very glad i picked it up … if u want, u may send me ur address and i shall try and send u a copy … if u are interested, let me know … a pleasure to share a movie such as this with someone who wud appreciate it as much as i always did … cheers …
I can watch Genevieve over and over, Dinah Sheridan is still with us, in her ealry 90’s she is the mother of Jenny Hadley from Magpie, I was born 1966 so I don’t remember too much about that time in 1953!
Kay Kendall died seven years after this film was made.
John Gregson died Jan 1975
Kenneth More died july 1982, I remember this!
A classic film!
Thanks for posting the video
This, more than any other film of the period, evokes completely the feeling of London in the 50’s, when I was a child – just as Georgy Girl does for the 60’s, when I was a teenager. Perhaps it’s because of all the outdoor shots – even so I can feel and smell the different atmosphere of then. And it’s amazing how a harmonica and piano can instantly conjure up a lost world.
@tripsadelica
Couldn’t you post the whole picture? I can’t find it on DVD…
the trouble with this film is that john gregson and kenneth more play such unlikeable characters you don’t want either of them to win
Thanks for uploading this. It’s interesting to see the remains of tram tracks from the system which closed in 1952. The signs of track removal are there, some scenes show the tracks in place, some scenses show the rails removed and tar-filled while the central groove for the electrical pickup remains, while some scenes show where the track has been removed entirely and the whole area filled with fresh tar. Fascinating.
@flammasherman
Pardon me for asking, but does that still happen? If so, which cinema is it that shows wonderful double bills like that?
@webothlovesoup
100% agree with you..
This my ABSOLUTE favorite movie of all time! I laugh uncontrollably at times and cry at others. It is so well written and so incredibly “British.” I know no one who has ever seen it but me. It is nearly impossible to find to purchase.
@webothlovesoup Well said Sir.
I love this film, always makes me feel better watching this. Big fan of all four of the actors/actresses in this. Marvellous.
I first viewed this motion picture, in ’53, in a “foreign films” theatre in Chicago… (Jackson Park neighbourhood, if you MUST know) and it continues to be one of my very favourites.
loverly film thank you for posting
What wonderful times i have been priviledged to live in i am 83 and i KNOW that i have seen the best thank you God.
I would love a pound for every time I have seen Genevieve,always a birthday treat to see at the local cinema, usually paired with The Titfield Thunderbolt. It is the most delightful film, I have to say my favourite of all time.Apart from having a life-long interest in old cars, it was beautifully acted and I agree with other comments it would be nice to be transported back to a more gentler and more polite era.