Brandy for the Parson
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British theatrical poster
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| Directed by | John Eldridge |
| Written by | Walter Meade John Dighton Alfred Shaughnessy (additional scenes & dialogue) |
| Based on | story Brandy for the Parson by Geoffrey Household |
| Starring | James Donald Kenneth More Jean Lodge |
| Music by | John Addison |
| Cinematography | Martin Curtis |
| Edited by | John Trumper |
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Production
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Group 3
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| Distributed by | Associated British-Pathé (UK) |
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Release dates
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20 May 1952 (London) (UK) |
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Running time
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79 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Brandy for the Parson is a 1952 British comedy film directed by John Eldridge and starring Kenneth More, Charles Hawtrey, James Donald and Jean Lodge.[1] A young couple get mixed up in a smuggling ring.[2] It was based on a short story by Geoffrey Household from Tales of Adventurers (1952).[3] The title is a reference to A Smugglers Song by Rudyard Kipling.[4]
Plot
Bill and Petronilla are a young couple on a yachting holiday. They agree to give a lift to friendly Tony and his cargo, who unbeknownst to them is a brandy smuggler. Before they know it, the couple are fleeing cross-country, being chased by customs men.
Main Cast
- James Donald - Bill Harper
- Kenneth More - Tony Rackham
- Jean Lodge - Petronilla Brand
- Frederick Piper - Customs inspector
- Charles Hawtrey - George Crumb
- Michael Trubshawe - Redworth
- Alfie Bass - Dallyn
- Wilfrid Caithness - Mr. Minch
- Lionel Harris - Mr. Frost
- Richard Molinas - Massaud
- Reginald Beckwith - Scoutmaster
- Stanley Lemin - Customs officer
- Arthur Wontner - Major Glockleigh
- Frank Tickle - Vicar
- Amy Dalby - Postmistress
- Wensley Pithey - Circus Owner
- Sam Kydd - Lorry driver
Critical reception
Allmovie called it "wafer-thin comedy"; [5] and The New York Times called it "a mild but tasty distillate." [6]
References
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External links
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