The Holly and the Ivy
“A LOVE STORY OF RARE QUALITY flavored with delightful characterizations and priceless humor.”
Synopsis
An English clergyman's neglect of his grown children, in his zeal to tend to his parishioners, comes to the surface at a Christmas family gathering.
Top Cast
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Ralph Richardson
Reverend Martin Gregory
Celia Johnson
Jenny Gregory
Margaret Leighton
Margaret Gregory
Denholm Elliott
Michael Gregory
John Gregson
David Paterson
Hugh Williams
Richard Wyndham
Margaret Halstan
Aunt Lydia
Maureen Delaney
Aunt Bridget
William Hartnell
Company Sergeant Major
Robert Flemyng
Major
Roland Culver
Lord B.
John Barry
Clubman
Dandy Nichols
Neighbour
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 4, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George More O'Ferrall
- Screenplay & Story
- Anatole de Grunwald
- Original Score
- Malcolm Arnold
- Original Title
- The Holly and the Ivy
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- London Films Productions, De Grunwald Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George More O'Ferrall
Anatole de Grunwald, Wynyard Browne
Malcolm Arnold
Edward Scaife
Bert Bates
Anatole de Grunwald
Department Leadership Roster
George More O'Ferrall
Director
Anatole de Grunwald
Producer
Bert Bates
Editor
Malcolm Arnold
Original Music Composer
Anatole de Grunwald
Screenplay
Ivy Baker
Costume Design
Edward Scaife
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Holly and the Ivy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Holly and the Ivy about?
An English clergyman's neglect of his grown children, in his zeal to tend to his parishioners, comes to the surface at a Christmas family gathering.
Who directed The Holly and the Ivy?
The Holly and the Ivy was directed by George More O'Ferrall.
Who stars in The Holly and the Ivy?
The principal cast of The Holly and the Ivy includes Ralph Richardson, Celia Johnson, Margaret Leighton, Denholm Elliott, John Gregson.
When was The Holly and the Ivy released and how long is it?
The Holly and the Ivy was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for The Holly and the Ivy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Holly and the Ivy was composed by Malcolm Arnold.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Holly and the Ivy?
The Holly and the Ivy holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).