It's a Great Day
Synopsis
Big screen spin off from the BBC TV series The Grove Family, ostensibly the first British soap opera. Bob Grove, a builder has problems with the council, over building supplies that he needs to complete a job on a local housing estate. Under pressure to finish the job, his son gets them from a local crook. When the council find out, they call in the police, so the Grove family get together, to clear themselves, in time for the grand opening.
Top Cast
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Ruth Dunning
Gladys Grove
Edward Evans
Bob Grove
Vera Day
Blondie
Sidney James
Harry Mason
Peter Byrant
Jack Grove
Margaret Downs
Daphne Grove
Christopher Beeny
Lennie Grove
Victor Maddern
Charlie Mead
Nancy Roberts
Gran
John Stuart
Detective Inspector
Henry Oscar
Borough Surveyor
Michael Balfour
Charlie Mead's Mate
Marjorie Rhodes
Landlady
Nan Braunton
Miss Jones
Spencer Hale
Arthur
Donald Finlay
Colonel
Patrick Jordan
Policeman
Ian Whittaker
Mechanic
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Warrington
- Screenplay & Story
- Roland Pertwee, Michael Pertwee
- Original Score
- Eric Spear
- Original Title
- It's a Great Day
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- Grove Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Warrington
Roland Pertwee, Michael Pertwee
Eric Spear
Cedric Williams
Joseph Sterling
Victor Lyndon
Department Leadership Roster
John Warrington
Director
Roland Pertwee
Writer
Cedric Williams
Director of Photography
Joseph Sterling
Editor
Michael Pertwee
Writer
Victor Lyndon
Producer
Eric Spear
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for It's a Great Day.
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Frequently Asked Questions About It's a Great Day
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What is It's a Great Day about?
Big screen spin off from the BBC TV series The Grove Family, ostensibly the first British soap opera. Bob Grove, a builder has problems with the council, over building supplies that he needs to complete a job on a local housing estate. Under pressure to finish the job, his son gets them from a local crook. When the council find out, they call in the police, so the Grove family get together, to clear themselves, in time for the grand opening.
Who directed It's a Great Day?
It's a Great Day was directed by John Warrington.
Who stars in It's a Great Day?
The principal cast of It's a Great Day includes Ruth Dunning, Edward Evans, Vera Day, Sidney James, Peter Byrant.
When was It's a Great Day released and how long is it?
It's a Great Day was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for It's a Great Day?
The original motion picture soundtrack for It's a Great Day was composed by Eric Spear.