Love on the Dole
Synopsis
Depressing and realistic family drama about the struggles of unemployment and poverty in 1930s Lancashire. The 20-year-old Kerr gives an emotionally charged performance as Hardcastle, one of the cotton workers trying to make life better. Interlaced with humour that brings a ray of sunshine to the pervasive bleakness, this remains a powerful social study of life between the wars, and was a rare problem picture to come out of Britain at the time.
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Deborah Kerr
Sally
Clifford Evans
Larry
George Carney
Mr. Hardcastle
Mary Merrall
Mrs. Hardcastle
Geoffrey Hibbert
Harry
Joyce Howard
Helen
Frank Cellier
Sam Grundy
Martin Walker
Ned Narkey
Maire O'Neill
Mrs. Dorbell
Iris Vandeleur
Mrs. Nattle
Marie Ault
Mrs. Jike
Marjorie Rhodes
Mrs. Bull
Sebastian Cabot
Man in Crowd at Betting Payout
Terry Conlin
Ted Munter
A. Bromley Davenport
Pawnbroker
Peter Gawthorne
Police Supt
Muriel George
Landlady
Philip Godfrey
Charlie - Sam Grundy's Assistant
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 12, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Baxter
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter Greenwood, Ronald Gow, Barbara K. Emary, Rollo Gamble
- Original Score
- Richard Addinsell, Muir Mathieson, Roy Douglas
- Original Title
- Love on the Dole
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- British National Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Baxter
Walter Greenwood, Ronald Gow, Barbara K. Emary, Rollo Gamble
Richard Addinsell, Muir Mathieson, Roy Douglas
James Wilson
Michael C. Chorlton
John Baxter
Department Leadership Roster
John Baxter
Producer
Barbara K. Emary
Writer
Rollo Gamble
Writer
Richard Addinsell
Original Music Composer
Michael C. Chorlton
Editor
John Baxter
Director
James Wilson
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Love on the Dole
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What is Love on the Dole about?
Depressing and realistic family drama about the struggles of unemployment and poverty in 1930s Lancashire. The 20-year-old Kerr gives an emotionally charged performance as Hardcastle, one of the cotton workers trying to make life better. Interlaced with humour that brings a ray of sunshine to the pervasive bleakness, this remains a powerful social study of life between the wars, and was a rare problem picture to come out of Britain at the time.
Who directed Love on the Dole?
Love on the Dole was directed by John Baxter.
Who stars in Love on the Dole?
The principal cast of Love on the Dole includes Deborah Kerr, Clifford Evans, George Carney, Mary Merrall, Geoffrey Hibbert.
When was Love on the Dole released and how long is it?
Love on the Dole was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Love on the Dole?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Love on the Dole was composed by Richard Addinsell, Muir Mathieson, Roy Douglas.
Is Love on the Dole based on a book or true story?
Love on the Dole is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Walter Greenwood".