Derby Day
Synopsis
Entertaining ensemble piece dealing with several characters who are on the way to the races on Derby day. It cleverly blends dramatic, romantic and comic elements, including the woman and lover who have murdered her husband, and the working class couple who are excited about their chance to go to the races, but end up listening to it on the radio in the car-park because they've got such a bad view.
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Anna Neagle
Lady Helen Forbes
Michael Wilding
David Scott
Googie Withers
Betty Molloy
John McCallum
Tommy Dillon
Peter Graves
Gerald Berkeley
Suzanne Cloutier
Michele Jolivet
Gordon Harker
Joe Jenkins
Edwin Styles
Sir George Forbes
Gladys Henson
Gladys Jenkins
Nigel Stock
Jim Molloy
Ralph Reader
Bill Hammond
Tom Walls Jr.
Gilpin
Josephine Fitzgerald
O'Shaughnessy
Alfie Bass
Spider Wilkes
Toni Edgar-Bruce
Mrs. Harbottle-Smith
Ewan Roberts
Studio Driver
Leslie Weston
Capt. Goggs
Sam Kydd
Harry Bunn
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 16, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert Wilcox
- Screenplay & Story
- John Baines
- Original Score
- Anthony Collins
- Original Title
- Derby Day
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Herbert Wilcox Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert Wilcox
John Baines, Arthur Austen
Anthony Collins
Mutz Greenbaum
Bill Lewthwaite
Herbert Wilcox, Maurice Cowan
Department Leadership Roster
John Baines
Screenplay
Herbert Wilcox
Producer
Bill Lewthwaite
Editor
Herbert Wilcox
Director
Maurice Cowan
Producer
Mutz Greenbaum
Director of Photography
Anthony Collins
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 Derby Day
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What is Derby Day about?
Entertaining ensemble piece dealing with several characters who are on the way to the races on Derby day. It cleverly blends dramatic, romantic and comic elements, including the woman and lover who have murdered her husband, and the working class couple who are excited about their chance to go to the races, but end up listening to it on the radio in the car-park because they've got such a bad view.
Who directed Derby Day?
Derby Day was directed by Herbert Wilcox.
Who stars in Derby Day?
The principal cast of Derby Day includes Anna Neagle, Michael Wilding, Googie Withers, John McCallum, Peter Graves.
When was Derby Day released and how long is it?
Derby Day was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Derby Day?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Derby Day was composed by Anthony Collins.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Derby Day?
Derby Day holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).