A Stitch in Time
Synopsis
An accident in the butchers shop leads Norman Pitkin and Mr Grimsdale to the hospital where, after causing the normal amount of chaos, Pitkin finds Lindy, a little girl who hasn't spoken or smiled since her parents were killed in an aeroplane accident. Pitkin decides to help.
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Norman Wisdom
Norman Pitkin
Edward Chapman
Mr. Grimsdale
Jeanette Sterke
Nurse Janet Haskell
Jerry Desmonde
Sir Hector
Jill Melford
Lady Brinkley
Glyn Houston
Corporal Welsh
Hazel Hughes
Matron
Patsy Rowlands
Amy
Peter Jones
Captain Russell
Ernest Clark
Professor Crankshaw
Lucy Appleby
Lindy Walker
Vera Day
Betty
Frank Williams
Driver Nutall
Penny Morrell
Nurse Rudkin
Patrick Cargill
Dr. Meadows
Francis Matthews
Benson
John Blythe
Dale
Pamela Conway
Patient
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Asher
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Davies
- Original Score
- Philip Green
- Original Title
- A Stitch in Time
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- The Rank Organisation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Asher
Jack Davies, Norman Wisdom
Philip Green
Jack Asher
Gerry Hambling
Earl St. John, Hugh Stewart
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Asher
Director
Jack Davies
Screenplay
Jack Asher
Director of Photography
Gerry Hambling
Editor
Norman Wisdom
Writer
Joan Ellacott
Costume Design
Philip Green
Original Music Composer
Hugh Stewart
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Stitch in Time
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What is A Stitch in Time about?
An accident in the butchers shop leads Norman Pitkin and Mr Grimsdale to the hospital where, after causing the normal amount of chaos, Pitkin finds Lindy, a little girl who hasn't spoken or smiled since her parents were killed in an aeroplane accident. Pitkin decides to help.
Who directed A Stitch in Time?
A Stitch in Time was directed by Robert Asher.
Who stars in A Stitch in Time?
The principal cast of A Stitch in Time includes Norman Wisdom, Edward Chapman, Jeanette Sterke, Jerry Desmonde, Jill Melford.
When was A Stitch in Time released and how long is it?
A Stitch in Time was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for A Stitch in Time?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Stitch in Time was composed by Philip Green.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Stitch in Time?
A Stitch in Time holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).