Review of This Happy Breed (1944) by Paul D — 05 Jun 2011

An English film mid during WWII as a sort of social commentary on life of the English lower-middle classes between the Wars.

This review of This Happy Breed (1944) was written by Paul D on 05 Jun 2011.

This Happy Breed has generally received positive reviews.

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By Sheila E (9) on 05 Jun 2011

I had seen Robert Newton in Lean's 'Oliver Twist',...and barely recognised him in this! What an amzing actor! Loved the 'look back' as well…

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By Mark S (2,772) on 05 Jun 2011

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From the brilliant opening shot to the end, director Lean and photographer Ronald Neame have worked together, with originality and imagination,…

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By James Kendrick (1,607) for Q Network Film Desk (1,607) on 15 Apr 2012

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For my review of this, In Which We Serve, and Blithe Spirit, check out my review of Blithe Spirit :)…

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