The Little Hut
“A neglected wife is shipwrecked on a desert island with her husband and her would-be lover.”
Synopsis
Sir Philip Ashlow (Stewart Granger), his neglected wife, Lady Ashlow (Ava Gardner) and his best friend Henry Brittingham-Brett (David Niven) are shipwrecked on a desert island. This potential ménage à trois where the two men compete for the lady's attention is interrupted by the unexpected arrival of a fourth inhabitant of the island.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 3, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Robson
- Screenplay & Story
- F. Hugh Herbert
- Original Score
- Robert Farnon
- Original Title
- The Little Hut
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Robson
F. Hugh Herbert
Robert Farnon
Freddie Young
Ernest Walter
F. Hugh Herbert, Mark Robson
Department Leadership Roster
F. Hugh Herbert
Producer
Robert Farnon
Original Music Composer
Christian Dior
Costume Design
Ernest Walter
Editor
Mark Robson
Director
Mark Robson
Producer
F. Hugh Herbert
Writer
Freddie Young
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Little Hut
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What is The Little Hut about?
Sir Philip Ashlow (Stewart Granger), his neglected wife, Lady Ashlow (Ava Gardner) and his best friend Henry Brittingham-Brett (David Niven) are shipwrecked on a desert island. This potential ménage à trois where the two men compete for the lady's attention is interrupted by the unexpected arrival of a fourth inhabitant of the island.
Who directed The Little Hut?
The Little Hut was directed by Mark Robson.
Who stars in The Little Hut?
The principal cast of The Little Hut includes Ava Gardner, Stewart Granger, David Niven, Walter Chiari, Finlay Currie.
When was The Little Hut released and how long is it?
The Little Hut was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Little Hut?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Little Hut was composed by Robert Farnon.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Little Hut?
The Little Hut holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).