Those People Next Door
Originally released in 1953. Those People Next Door is a comedy film. directed by John Harlow. At just 78 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jack Warner, Charles Victor, and Marjorie Rhodes
Synopsis
The Twiggs are a typical working-class family: Sam (Jack Warner) and Mary (Marjorie Rhodes) are trying to bring their family up in the shadow of the Blitz whilst taking everything in good humour. Their neighbours Joe (Charles Victor) and Emma (Gladys Henson) are constantly in the Twiggs house, borrowing a cup of sugar or using their Anderson shelter and between them the two working class families put the world to rights. But when their daughter falls for an upper class RAF pilot the Twiggs are asked by his mother, Lady Diana Stephens to tell their daughter to call the romance off, as the social gap between the families is too large. Incensed by Lady Diana s offer of money, Sam Twigg throws her out of the house. But events take a sudden turn as the war enters the Twiggs own living room. Will the two families manage to overcome their disdain for each other and let true love find its way?
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 1, 1953
73 years ago
Runtime
1h 18m
78 minutes total
User Rating
4.7/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jack Warner
as Sam Twigg
Charles Victor
as Joe Higgins
Marjorie Rhodes
as Mary Twigg
Gladys Henson
as Emma Higgins
Patricia Cutts
as Anne Twigg
Garry Marsh
as Sir Andrew Stevens
Grace Arnold
as Lady Diana Stevens
Anthony Newley
as Bob Twigg
Norah Gorsen
as Margaret Twigg
Geoffrey Sumner
as F / Lt Claude Kimberley
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Film Studios Manchester
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Those People Next Door about?
The Twiggs are a typical working-class family: Sam (Jack Warner) and Mary (Marjorie Rhodes) are trying to bring their family up in the shadow of the Blitz whilst taking everything in good humour. T...
Who directed Those People Next Door?
Those People Next Door was directed by John Harlow.
How long is Those People Next Door?
Those People Next Door has a runtime of 1 hours and 18 minutes (78 minutes total).
When was Those People Next Door released?
Those People Next Door was released on February 1, 1953 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Those People Next Door?
The main cast of Those People Next Door includes Jack Warner, Charles Victor, Marjorie Rhodes, Gladys Henson, Patricia Cutts.