A Home of Your Own
Synopsis
A Home of Your Own is a 1964 British comedy film which is a brick-by-brick account of the building a young couple’s dream house. From the day when the site is first selected, to the day – several years and children later – when the couple finally move in, the story is a noisy but wordless comedy of errors as the incompetent labourers struggle to complete the house. It may well have been inspired by the success of Bernard Cribbins' classic song of the same vein from two years earlier, "Right Said Fred". In this satirical look at British builders, many cups of tea are made, windows are broken and the same section of road is dug up over and over again by the water board, the electricity board and the gas board. Ronnie Barker’s put-upon cement mixer, Peter Butterworth’s short-sighted carpenter and Bernard Cribbins’ hapless stonemason all contribute to the ensuing chaos.
Top Cast
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Ronnie Barker
The Cement Mixer
Richard Briers
The Husband
Peter Butterworth
The Carpenter
Bernard Cribbins
The Stonemason
Bill Fraser
The Shop Steward
Norman Mitchell
The Foreman
Ronnie Stevens
The Architect
Fred Emney
The Mayor
Janet Brown
Surveyor's Wife
Gerald Campion
Glazier
Bridget Armstrong
The Wife
George Benson
Gatekeeper
Helen Cotterill
Mayor's daughter
Douglas Ives
Old workman
Harry Locke
Gas Board Foreman
Jack Melford
Telephone engineer
Thelma Ruby
Mayor's wife
Tony Tanner
Workman with radio
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jay Lewis
- Screenplay & Story
- Jay Lewis, Johnny Whyte
- Original Score
- Ron Goodwin
- Original Title
- A Home of Your Own
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 45m
- Production Studios
- British Lion Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jay Lewis
Jay Lewis, Johnny Whyte
Ron Goodwin
Denys N. Coop
Al Gell
Bob Kellett
Department Leadership Roster
Jay Lewis
Director
Jay Lewis
Screenplay
Johnny Whyte
Screenplay
Denys N. Coop
Director of Photography
Al Gell
Editor
Ron Goodwin
Original Music Composer
Bob Kellett
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Home of Your Own
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Home of Your Own about?
A Home of Your Own is a 1964 British comedy film which is a brick-by-brick account of the building a young couple’s dream house. From the day when the site is first selected, to the day – several years and children later – when the couple finally move in, the story is a noisy but wordless comedy of errors as the incompetent labourers struggle to complete the house. It may well have been inspired by the success of Bernard Cribbins' classic song of the same vein from two years earlier, "Right Said Fred". In this satirical look at British builders, many cups of tea are made, windows are broken and the same section of road is dug up over and over again by the water board, the electricity board and the gas board. Ronnie Barker’s put-upon cement mixer, Peter Butterworth’s short-sighted carpenter and Bernard Cribbins’ hapless stonemason all contribute to the ensuing chaos.
Who directed A Home of Your Own?
A Home of Your Own was directed by Jay Lewis.
Who stars in A Home of Your Own?
The principal cast of A Home of Your Own includes Ronnie Barker, Richard Briers, Peter Butterworth, Bernard Cribbins, Bill Fraser.
When was A Home of Your Own released and how long is it?
A Home of Your Own was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 45m.
Who composed the musical score for A Home of Your Own?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Home of Your Own was composed by Ron Goodwin.