Smiley
“A Smile For Every Freckle On His Face!”
Synopsis
Smiley Greevins is a cheeky, mischievous, imaginative little boy who lives in the small town of Murrumbilla in the Australian outback. His father Bill is a poor drover who is often away from home. Much to the exasperation of his overworked wife, Ma Greevins, Bill is also very fond of the drink. Smiley is determined to buy himself a push bike and so he takes on odd jobs in an effort to save up enough money. But Smiley always seems to get caught up in some sort of misadventure. Smiley is a classic Australian film that will delight audiences of all ages.
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Type: Clip • Published 2012-10-03
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 12, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony Kimmins
- Screenplay & Story
- Moore Raymond, Anthony Kimmins
- Original Title
- Smiley
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- London Films Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Kimmins
Moore Raymond, Anthony Kimmins
Edward Scaife
Gerald Turney-Smith
Anthony Kimmins
Department Leadership Roster
Anthony Kimmins
Director
Moore Raymond
Screenplay
Anthony Kimmins
Screenplay
Anthony Kimmins
Producer
Gerald Turney-Smith
Editor
Edward Scaife
Director of Photography
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Smiley
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What is Smiley about?
Smiley Greevins is a cheeky, mischievous, imaginative little boy who lives in the small town of Murrumbilla in the Australian outback. His father Bill is a poor drover who is often away from home. Much to the exasperation of his overworked wife, Ma Greevins, Bill is also very fond of the drink. Smiley is determined to buy himself a push bike and so he takes on odd jobs in an effort to save up enough money. But Smiley always seems to get caught up in some sort of misadventure. Smiley is a classic Australian film that will delight audiences of all ages.
Who directed Smiley?
Smiley was directed by Anthony Kimmins.
Who stars in Smiley?
The principal cast of Smiley includes Colin Petersen, Bruce Archer, Ralph Richardson, John McCallum, Chips Rafferty.
When was Smiley released and how long is it?
Smiley was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Is Smiley based on a book or true story?
Smiley is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Moore Raymond".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Smiley?
Smiley holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).