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Joan Greenwood
Sabina Pennant
Nigel Patrick
Rodney Pennant
Derek Farr
Bruce Banning
Guy Middleton
Victor Manifold
Athene Seyler
Nanny Gallop
Helen Cherry
Mary Banning
Audrey Hepburn
Eve Lester
Fabia Drake
Nanny Blott
Selma Vaz Dias
Ayah
Irene Handl
Nanny (uncredited)
Victor Harrington
Man in Pub (uncredited)
Jack McNaughton
Cab Driver (uncredited)
Brian Oulton
Man in Pub (uncredited)
Mavis Sage
Young Girl (uncredited)
Joan Sanderson
Nurse (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry Cass
- Screenplay & Story
- Anne Burnaby
- Original Score
- Philip Green
- Original Title
- Young Wives' Tale
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Associated British Picture Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry Cass
Anne Burnaby, Ronald Jeans
Philip Green
Erwin Hillier
Edward B. Jarvis
Victor Skutezky
Department Leadership Roster
Henry Cass
Director
Ronald Jeans
Writer
Anne Burnaby
Screenplay
Erwin Hillier
Director of Photography
Edward B. Jarvis
Editor
Victor Skutezky
Producer
Philip Green
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Young Wives' Tale
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Young Wives' Tale about?
A post-war housing crisis leaves a shy woman to share a house with two couples. Comic situations arise as the new roomer becomes infatuated with one of the husbands.
Who directed Young Wives' Tale?
Young Wives' Tale was directed by Henry Cass.
Who stars in Young Wives' Tale?
The principal cast of Young Wives' Tale includes Joan Greenwood, Nigel Patrick, Derek Farr, Guy Middleton, Athene Seyler.
When was Young Wives' Tale released and how long is it?
Young Wives' Tale was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Young Wives' Tale?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Young Wives' Tale was composed by Philip Green.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Young Wives' Tale?
Young Wives' Tale holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).