To Have and to Hold (1951 film)
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| Directed by | Godfrey Grayson |
| Screenplay by | Reginald Long[1] |
| Based on | To Have and to Hold (a play) by Lionel Brown |
| Produced by | Anthony Hinds |
| Starring | Avis Scott Patrick Barr Robert Ayres Eunice Gayson |
| Cinematography | Walter J. Harvey |
| Edited by | James Needs |
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| Distributed by | Exclusive Films (UK) |
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Running time | 63 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
To Have and to Hold is a 1951 British second feature ('B')[3] romantic drama film directed by Godfrey Grayson and starring Avis Scott, Patrick Barr and Robert Ayres.[4][5][6] It was one of the few "soap opera"-type films Hammer produced, and did not fare well at the box office. Production began on 26 June 1950, shot back-to-back with Hammer's next film The Dark Light. The screenplay was by Reginald Long based on the play by Lionel Browne. Long co-wrote the film's theme song "Midsummer Day" with music director Frank Spencer.[7]
Following a riding accident, country gentleman Brian Harding is crippled and facing imminent death. His final days are spent arranging the future security of his wife and daughter. This extends to encouraging his wife to develop one of her male friendships into a romantic relationship.[8]
Cast
- Avis Scott as June Harding
- Patrick Barr as Brian Harding
- Robert Ayres as Max
- Harry Fine as Robert
- Ellen Pollock as Roberta
- Richard Warner as Cyril
- Eunice Gayson as Peggy Harding
- Peter Neil as Dr. Pritchard