Glad Tidings (film)
1953 film by Wolf Rilla
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Glad Tidings is a 1953 British second feature ('B')[1] comedy film directed by Wolf Rilla and starring Barbara Kelly, Raymond Huntley and Ronald Howard.[2][3] It was written by Rilla based on the play of the same title by R. F. Delderfield.
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John Bremer
executive:
Nat Cohen
Stuart Levy
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| Directed by | Wolf Rilla |
| Written by | Wolf Rilla |
| Based on | play by R. F. Delderfield |
| Produced by | Victor Hanbury John Bremer executive: Nat Cohen Stuart Levy |
| Starring | Barbara Kelly Raymond Huntley Ronald Howard Jean Lodge |
| Cinematography | Eric Cross |
| Edited by | Peter Seabourne |
| Music by | Wolf Rilla |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Eros Films (UK) |
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Running time | 67 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Plot
A retired RAF officer returns home to his sleepy little rural community with an attractive new American fiancée, to the initial resentment of his children.
Cast
- Barbara Kelly as Kay Stuart
- Raymond Huntley as Tom Forester
- Ronald Howard as Corporal Nicholas Brayne
- Jean Lodge as Celia Forester
- Terence Alexander as Flight Lieutenant Spud Cusack
- Diana Calderwood as Josephine Forester
- Laurence Payne as Clive Askham
- Arthur Howard as Mr. Boddington
- Brian Smith as Derek Forester
- Yvette Wyatt as Miggs Forester
- Doris Yorke as Mrs. Boddington
- Stella Richman as Anna
- Harry Green as the golfer
- John Warren as club barman
- Louis Matto as waiter
- Peter Forbes-Robertson as reception clerk
Production
The film was made at Nettlefold Studios, Walton-on-Thames, England, and on location. Art direction was by John Stoll.[3] It was a rare early comedy from Anglo Amalgamated.[4]
Critical reception
The Monthly Film Bulletin wrote: "A slow moving and not very amusing screen version of R. F. Delderfield's domestic comedy. The playing on the whole is adequate, and Raymond Huntley, as usual, gives a polished performance."[5]
Kine Weekly wrote: "The picture, which depends more on situation and dialogue than action for its fun, is smoothly portrayed by Barbara Kelly, Raymond Huntley, Ronald Howard and a host of sound supporting players, and their sure timing more than atones for its lack of movement. Jolly and sentimentally refreshing, it makes its point without wearing out shoe leather."[6]
Picturegoer wrote: "Entertaining enough in parts, but so theatrical that you can almost hear the rattle of matinée teacups."[7]
Picture Show called the film "an amusing light comedy."[8]
TV Guide wrote: "Plodding domestic trifle."[9]
Sky Cinema said that the film provided "Raymond Huntley and Barbara Kelly (Bernard Braden's wife) with rare leading roles in a feature film. Huntley gets a chance to break away from his stuffy bureaucrats and he's a pleasure to watch."[10]