The Love Lottery
“Ten million women wanted Hollywood's top star on a string...But the lucky ticket-holder had his wedding night wrapped up!”
Synopsis
Rex Allerton is a top Hollywood star and an idol of the female population. To get away from the pressure of the fans who won't leave him alone, he relocates to a remote Italian village where unanticipated trouble arises when unwittingly he becomes the prize for an international lottery.
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The Love Lottery (1954) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-10-17
Top Cast
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David Niven
Rex Allerton
Peggy Cummins
Sally
Anne Vernon
Jane
Herbert Lom
André Amico
Charles Victor
Jennings
Gordon Jackson
Ralph
Felix Aylmer
Winant
Hugh McDermott
Rodney Wheeler
Stanley Maxted
Oliver Stanton
June Clyde
Viola
John Chandos
Gulliver Kee
Theodore Bikel
Parsimonious
Sebastian Cabot
Suarez
Eugene Deckers
Vernet
Andreas Malandrinos
Fodor (as Andrea Malandrinos)
Nicholas Stuart
American Radio Announcer
Michael Ward
A Hotel Receptionist
Helena Pickard
Sally's Mother
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Crichton
- Screenplay & Story
- Harry Kurnitz
- Original Score
- Benjamin Frankel
- Original Title
- The Love Lottery
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Ealing Studios, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Crichton
Harry Kurnitz, Monja Danischewsky, Charles Neilson Gattey, Zelma Bramley-Moore
Benjamin Frankel
Douglas Slocombe
Seth Holt
Monja Danischewsky
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Crichton
Director
Harry Kurnitz
Screenplay
Monja Danischewsky
Writer
Monja Danischewsky
Producer
Benjamin Frankel
Original Music Composer
Douglas Slocombe
Director of Photography
Seth Holt
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Love Lottery
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What is The Love Lottery about?
Rex Allerton is a top Hollywood star and an idol of the female population. To get away from the pressure of the fans who won't leave him alone, he relocates to a remote Italian village where unanticipated trouble arises when unwittingly he becomes the prize for an international lottery.
Who directed The Love Lottery?
The Love Lottery was directed by Charles Crichton.
Who stars in The Love Lottery?
The principal cast of The Love Lottery includes David Niven, Peggy Cummins, Anne Vernon, Herbert Lom, Charles Victor.
When was The Love Lottery released and how long is it?
The Love Lottery was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The Love Lottery?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Love Lottery was composed by Benjamin Frankel.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Love Lottery?
The Love Lottery holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).