Movie

The Happy Family

★ 7.8(5)19521h 26m

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Good to know

Director: Muriel Box
Release date: 1952-03-30
Runtime: 1h 26m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: London Independent Producers

About The Happy Family

The Happy Family is a 1952 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Muriel Box, starring Stanley Holloway, Kathleen Harrison and Naunton Wayne. It has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.8/10 from 5 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Happy Family in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

When the Government decide to build a Festival of Britain exhibition site, everything goes to plan, all except the fact that the main road and the pedestrian subway into the site, are blocked by a little corner shop, which is owned and run by a Mr. Lord and his family. When the Lords refuse to be bought off, and decline the compensation offered by the authorities. the police and the bailiffs try to evict them, only to come under fire from the family, who have barricaded themselves inside the shop.

Cast

Stanley Holloway

Henry Lord

Kathleen Harrison

Lillian Lord

Naunton Wayne

Mr. Filch

Dandy Nichols

Ada

John Stratton

David

Eileen Moore

Joan

Shirley Mitchell

Marina

Margaret Barton

Anne

George Cole

Cyril

Miles Malleson

Mr. Thwaites

Geoffrey Sumner

Sir Charles Spanniell

Laurence Naismith

Councillor

Themes & keywords

london, englandshopkeeperwoman directorfestival of britaincockney

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Happy Family in United Kingdom?+

The Happy Family is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United Kingdom. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Happy Family on Netflix?+

The Happy Family is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now.

How long is The Happy Family?+

The Happy Family has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

Who stars in The Happy Family?+

The Happy Family stars Stanley Holloway, Kathleen Harrison, Naunton Wayne, Dandy Nichols and John Stratton.

When did The Happy Family come out?+

The Happy Family is a 1952 movie directed by Muriel Box.

What genre is The Happy Family?+

The Happy Family is Comedy film.

Who directed The Happy Family?+

The Happy Family was directed by Muriel Box.