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By Jonathan S (1,990) on 21 Sep 2011

A superb cast (Laughton, Mills, De Banzie) and a charming script. This David Lean romantic comedy is technically beautiful and wonderfully enjoyable…

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By Adam R (2,773) on 15 Jul 2011

Hobson's an alcoholic shoe seller with three hot daughters that want to get married…

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By Timo V (80) on 15 Jul 2011

Hobson's an alcoholic shoe seller with three hot daughters that want to get married…

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By Cindy I (193) on 28 Mar 2011

John Mills and Charles Laughton are both wonderful in this move about a widowed bootmaker with 3 daughters he cares not to marry off in order…

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By Charles P (1,784) on 14 Dec 2010

I found out one thing when I watched this movie: David Lean is only capable of making great films…

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By Kathleen O (51) on 19 Sep 2010

This was a surprising delight. Laughton was at his best…

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By Wes M (262) on 18 Jul 2010

This is such a charming little movie,it's so hard not to fall in love with it immediately…

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By Anne F (623) on 25 Mar 2010

What a continuous surprise this movie was…

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By James S (2,117) on 13 Feb 2010

I imagine that it's hard for an actor to stand toe-to-toe with the likes of Charles Laughton, but John Mills does himself proud…

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By James H (4,675) on 16 Jan 2010

Charles Laughton as Henry Hobson surprised me with his comedic talent in this wonderful British film…

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By Robb K (11) on 29 Nov 2009

Exceellent classic movie. Wonderful message, wonderful acting and great cinematography…

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By Robben M (28) on 27 Nov 2009

An almost surreal, expressionistic but most definitely witty comedy about one alcoholic jerk, boot shop owner and his eldest defiant daughter…

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By Robert E (220) on 17 Oct 2009

This was a little trying, a little long and a little annoying. Other than that, it was ever so slightly inspirational. You can skip it…

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By Sarah S (1,165) on 15 Oct 2009

I'm not sure how I found this movie, but after watching it I would love to own it!! I recommend that you check it out…

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By Richard C (1,724) on 15 Oct 2009

A marvelous classic, marvelously acted, never get tired of watching Charles Laughton and John Mills…

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By Martin T (888) on 28 Sep 2009

David Lean never disappoints (well, I'm not crazy about Summertime, but then again I owe it a fresh viewing)…

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By Ed Q (179) on 17 Aug 2009

I wouldn't call this movie really funny, or hilarious. I would call it amusing and entertaining all the way through though…

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By William R (799) on 08 Aug 2009

A fine old comedy from Lean. Probably one of the earliest ones I've seen so far. Each character lights up the screen…

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By Martin D (1,305) on 30 Jun 2009

Some of the humor was lost on me - wrong generation. But it's still a good 50's version of the underdog story…

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By Ben S (1,411) on 26 May 2009

The status of Laughton and Lean drew me to this, but the charm is really on the rest of the ensemble who are hilarious without being cartoonish…

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