The Happy Family
Synopsis
When the Government decide to build a Festival of Britain exhibition site, everything goes to plan, all except the fact that the main road and the pedestrian subway into the site, are blocked by a little corner shop, which is owned and run by a Mr. Lord and his family. When the Lords refuse to be bought off, and decline the compensation offered by the authorities. the police and the bailiffs try to evict them, only to come under fire from the family, who have barricaded themselves inside the shop.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Muriel Box
- Screenplay & Story
- Muriel Box, Sydney Box
- Original Title
- The Happy Family
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- London Independent Producers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Muriel Box
Muriel Box, Sydney Box
Sydney Box
Department Leadership Roster
Muriel Box
Director
Muriel Box
Writer
Sydney Box
Writer
Sydney Box
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Happy Family
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What is The Happy Family about?
When the Government decide to build a Festival of Britain exhibition site, everything goes to plan, all except the fact that the main road and the pedestrian subway into the site, are blocked by a little corner shop, which is owned and run by a Mr. Lord and his family. When the Lords refuse to be bought off, and decline the compensation offered by the authorities. the police and the bailiffs try to evict them, only to come under fire from the family, who have barricaded themselves inside the shop.
Who directed The Happy Family?
The Happy Family was directed by Muriel Box.
Who stars in The Happy Family?
The principal cast of The Happy Family includes Stanley Holloway, Kathleen Harrison, Naunton Wayne, Dandy Nichols, John Stratton.
When was The Happy Family released and how long is it?
The Happy Family was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.