Half a Sixpence (1967)
Flash BANG Wallop What a Picture!
Starring Tommy Steele, Julia Foster, Cyril Ritchard
Directed by George Sidney
The joyous screen version of the Broadway and London musical hit. 'If I had the money, I'd buy me a banjo!' says struggling sales clerk Arthur Kipps (Tommy Steele). Soon he'll inherit enough to buy a whole bloomin' orchestra. But can his newfound wealth buy happiness? Multi-talented Steele brings his London and New York stage smash to the screen in this big, cheerful tune-filled production based on H.G. Wells' charming novel 'Kipps.' Cyril Ritchard costars as a thespian who introduces Arthur to the joys of Edwardian London's music halls. And a huge cast of high-stepping, high spirited singers and dancers have the time of their lives. Enjoy because 'Half A Sixpence' gets you a million dollars' worth of fun.
Runtime: 143 min.
Rating: 6.3
DVD
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom
Genres: Drama,Music,Romance
Keywords: based on novel or book,banjo,musical,inheritance,social climbing,based on play
Cast
Arthur Kipps
Ann
Harry Chitterlow
Helen
Victoria
Singer
Laura
Pub Character
Pearce
Shalford
Flo
Buggins
Kate
Mrs. Walsingham
Hubert
Wilkins
Lady Botting
Woodrow
Fat Boy
Young Ann
Young Kipps
The Maid
Master of Ceremonies