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The Happy Family

March 30, 1952 1h 26m 7.2/10 (4 votes)

Originally released in 1952. The Happy Family is a comedy film. directed by Muriel Box. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Stanley Holloway, Kathleen Harrison, and Naunton Wayne

Synopsis

When the Government decide to build a Festival of Britain exhibition site, everything goes to plan, all except the fact that the main road and the pedestrian subway into the site, are blocked by a little corner shop, which is owned and run by a Mr. Lord and his family. When the Lords refuse to be bought off, and decline the compensation offered by the authorities. the police and the bailiffs try to evict them, only to come under fire from the family, who have barricaded themselves inside the shop.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 30, 1952 73 years ago
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Runtime 1h 26m 86 minutes total
User Rating 7.2/10 Great (4 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • London Independent Producers

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Happy Family about?

When the Government decide to build a Festival of Britain exhibition site, everything goes to plan, all except the fact that the main road and the pedestrian subway into the site, are blocked by a ...

Who directed The Happy Family?

The Happy Family was directed by Muriel Box.

How long is The Happy Family?

The Happy Family has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).

When was The Happy Family released?

The Happy Family was released on March 30, 1952 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Happy Family?

The main cast of The Happy Family includes Stanley Holloway, Kathleen Harrison, Naunton Wayne, Dandy Nichols, John Stratton.