Five Guineas a Week
Synopsis
Britain's first musical shot in colour and widescreen (a process called Cosmoscope) is a cabaret-style featurette centred on a group of young people in Chelsea lodgings, watched over by a fatherly caretaker. Eight specially written songs are performed by stage stars of the day – most notably Georgia Brown, who later created the role of Nancy in Oliver!
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Donald Monat, Jacques de Lane Lea
- Screenplay & Story
- Martinson James, Donald Cotton
- Original Title
- Five Guineas a Week
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 33m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Donald Monat, Jacques de Lane Lea
Martinson James, Donald Cotton
Billy Williams
Maria Moruzzi
Department Leadership Roster
Martinson James
Writer
Donald Monat
Director
Jacques de Lane Lea
Director
Donald Cotton
Writer
Billy Williams
Director of Photography
Maria Moruzzi
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Five Guineas a Week
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What is Five Guineas a Week about?
Britain's first musical shot in colour and widescreen (a process called Cosmoscope) is a cabaret-style featurette centred on a group of young people in Chelsea lodgings, watched over by a fatherly caretaker. Eight specially written songs are performed by stage stars of the day – most notably Georgia Brown, who later created the role of Nancy in Oliver!
Who directed Five Guineas a Week?
Five Guineas a Week was directed by Donald Monat, Jacques de Lane Lea.
Who stars in Five Guineas a Week?
The principal cast of Five Guineas a Week includes Sally Bazely, Georgia Brown, Eileen Elton, Barbara Ferris, Teddy Green.
When was Five Guineas a Week released and how long is it?
Five Guineas a Week was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 33m.