Bank Holiday
Synopsis
A 1930s British summer Bank Holiday starts at midday on Saturday with a rush for the trains to the seaside. Doreen and Milly are off to a beauty contest, Geoffrey and Catherine are having an illicit weekend in the Grand Hotel and May and the kids are set for a more straightforward holiday of sea, sand, and pub. Meanwhile, the manager and performers on the pier are praying for rain.
Top Cast
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John Lodge
Stephen Howard
Margaret Lockwood
Catherine Lawrence
Hugh Williams
Geoffrey
Rène Ray
Doreen Richards
Merle Tottenham
Milly
Linden Travers
Ann Howard
Wally Patch
Arthur
Kathleen Harrison
May
Garry Marsh
Follies Manager
Jeanne Stuart
Miss Mayfair
Wilfrid Lawson
Police Sergeant
Felix Aylmer
Dr. Nichols
Leonard Sharp
Jack
Michael Rennie
Guardsman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carol Reed
- Screenplay & Story
- Rodney Ackland, Roger Burford, Hans Wilhelm
- Original Score
- Louis Levy
- Original Title
- Bank Holiday
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Gainsborough Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carol Reed
Rodney Ackland, Roger Burford, Hans Wilhelm
Louis Levy
Arthur Crabtree
R. E. Dearing
Edward Black
Department Leadership Roster
Rodney Ackland
Writer
R. E. Dearing
Editor
Roger Burford
Writer
Carol Reed
Director
Arthur Crabtree
Director of Photography
Edward Black
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bank Holiday
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What is Bank Holiday about?
A 1930s British summer Bank Holiday starts at midday on Saturday with a rush for the trains to the seaside. Doreen and Milly are off to a beauty contest, Geoffrey and Catherine are having an illicit weekend in the Grand Hotel and May and the kids are set for a more straightforward holiday of sea, sand, and pub. Meanwhile, the manager and performers on the pier are praying for rain.
Who directed Bank Holiday?
Bank Holiday was directed by Carol Reed.
Who stars in Bank Holiday?
The principal cast of Bank Holiday includes John Lodge, Margaret Lockwood, Hugh Williams, Rène Ray, Merle Tottenham.
When was Bank Holiday released and how long is it?
Bank Holiday was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Bank Holiday?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bank Holiday was composed by Louis Levy.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bank Holiday?
Bank Holiday holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).