Father's Doing Fine
“The Happy Event of the Year!”
Synopsis
Lady Buckering, an English widow, has four daughters; Doreen, married to Dougall and about to give birth at home, and Gerda, Bicky and Catherine. The story revolves around the impending birth and the love affairs of the other three daughters; Bicky, with eccentric student Roly; Gerda, married to artist Wilfred; and Catherine, in love with the landlord's son, Clifford Magill. In addition, the impoverished Lady Buckering is being courted by Dr. Drew. Written by Les Adams
Top Cast
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Richard Attenborough
Dougall
Diane Hart
Doreen
Virginia McKenna
Catherine
Mary Germaine
Gerda
Susan Stephen
Bicky
Heather Thatcher
Lady Buckering
Peter Hammond
Roly
Noel Purcell
Shaughnessy
George Thorpe
Dr. Drew
Jack Watling
Clifford Magill
Brian Worth
Wilfred
Sidney James
Taxi Driver
Ambrosine Phillpotts
Nurse Pynegar
Harry Locke
Little Man
Jonathan Field
Zoo Keeper
Wensley Pithey
Policeman
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 22, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry Cass
- Screenplay & Story
- Anne Burnaby
- Original Score
- Philip Green
- Original Title
- Father's Doing Fine
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Associated British-Pathé, Marble Arch Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry Cass
Anne Burnaby
Philip Green
Erwin Hillier
Edward B. Jarvis
Victor Skutezky
Department Leadership Roster
Henry Cass
Director
Victor Skutezky
Producer
Erwin Hillier
Director of Photography
Philip Green
Original Music Composer
Edward B. Jarvis
Editor
Anne Burnaby
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Father's Doing Fine
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What is Father's Doing Fine about?
Lady Buckering, an English widow, has four daughters; Doreen, married to Dougall and about to give birth at home, and Gerda, Bicky and Catherine. The story revolves around the impending birth and the love affairs of the other three daughters; Bicky, with eccentric student Roly; Gerda, married to artist Wilfred; and Catherine, in love with the landlord's son, Clifford Magill. In addition, the impoverished Lady Buckering is being courted by Dr. Drew. Written by Les Adams
Who directed Father's Doing Fine?
Father's Doing Fine was directed by Henry Cass.
Who stars in Father's Doing Fine?
The principal cast of Father's Doing Fine includes Richard Attenborough, Diane Hart, Virginia McKenna, Mary Germaine, Susan Stephen.
When was Father's Doing Fine released and how long is it?
Father's Doing Fine was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Father's Doing Fine?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Father's Doing Fine was composed by Philip Green.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Father's Doing Fine?
Father's Doing Fine holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).