Isn't Life Wonderful!
“Those were the day...exciting...romantic...wonderful days!”
Synopsis
Around the turn of the century, in England, alcoholic Uncle Willie is the bane of his family, of which his brother-in-law is the family spokesman. It is decided to let Uncle Willie buy a bicycle shop in order to impress Virginia van Stuyden, an American heiress in love with Frank. This pleases Uncle Willie's young nephew, Charles. Complications arise when stuffy lord, Sir George Probus, at whose home Virginia is staying, becomes shocked when she attends a carnival.
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Peter Asher
Charles, The Boy
Cecil Parker
Charles, the boy's father
Eileen Herlie
Isabel, the boy's mother
Donald Wolfit
Willie, the boy's uncle
Eleanor Summerfield
Kate, Willie's wife
Robert Urquhart
Frank, Charles' brother
Dianne Foster
Virginia, a young lady from America
Henry Hewitt
Arthur, a cousin and clergyman
Arthur Young
Sir George Probus, a neighbor
Fabia Drake
Lady Probus, wife of Sir George
Philip Stainton
Mason, a doctor
Cecil Trouncer
Barsmith, another doctor
Russell Waters
Green
Edwin Styles
Bamboula
Alec Finter
Uncle Richard
Cicely Paget-Bowman
Aunt Theo
Basil Cunard
Uncle Henry
Viola Lyel
Aunt Jane
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 10, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harold French
- Screenplay & Story
- Brock Williams
- Original Score
- Philip Green
- Original Title
- Isn't Life Wonderful!
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Associated British Picture Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harold French
Brock Williams
Philip Green
Erwin Hillier
Edward B. Jarvis
Warwick Ward
Department Leadership Roster
Harold French
Director
Edward B. Jarvis
Editor
Erwin Hillier
Director of Photography
Warwick Ward
Producer
Brock Williams
Screenplay
Philip Green
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Isn't Life Wonderful!
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Isn't Life Wonderful! about?
Around the turn of the century, in England, alcoholic Uncle Willie is the bane of his family, of which his brother-in-law is the family spokesman. It is decided to let Uncle Willie buy a bicycle shop in order to impress Virginia van Stuyden, an American heiress in love with Frank. This pleases Uncle Willie's young nephew, Charles. Complications arise when stuffy lord, Sir George Probus, at whose home Virginia is staying, becomes shocked when she attends a carnival.
Who directed Isn't Life Wonderful!?
Isn't Life Wonderful! was directed by Harold French.
Who stars in Isn't Life Wonderful!?
The principal cast of Isn't Life Wonderful! includes Peter Asher, Cecil Parker, Eileen Herlie, Donald Wolfit, Eleanor Summerfield.
When was Isn't Life Wonderful! released and how long is it?
Isn't Life Wonderful! was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Isn't Life Wonderful!?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Isn't Life Wonderful! was composed by Philip Green.
Is Isn't Life Wonderful! based on a book or true story?
Isn't Life Wonderful! is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Brock Williams".