Movie Cosmos - Half a Sixpence

Description:

"If I had the money, I'd buy me a banjo!" says struggling sales clerk Arthur Kipps. Soon he'll inherit enough to buy a whole bloomin' orchestra. But can his newfound wealth buy happiness?

Top Cast >

Tommy Steele

As Arthur Kipps

Julia Foster

As Ann

Cyril Ritchard

As Harry Chitterlow

Penelope Horner

As Helen

Elaine Taylor

As Victoria

Hilton Edwards

As Shalford

James Villiers

As Hubert

Allan Cuthbertson

As Wilkins

Pamela Brown

As Mrs. Walsingham

Christopher Sandford

As Sid

Grover Dale

As Pearce

Aleta Morrison

As Laura

Julia Sutton

As Flo

Sheila Falconer

As Kate

Leslie Meadows

As Buggins

Barry Sinclair

As Woodrow

Jean Anderson

As Lady Botting

Gerald Campion

As Fat Boy

James Bolam

As Mr Jones

Bartlett Mullins

As Carshott

Deborah Permentor

As Young Ann

Jeffrey Chandler

As Young Kipps

Bridget Armstrong

As The Maid

Pamela Cundell

As Pub Character

Roy Evans

As Pub Character

Queenie Watts

As Singer

Norman Mitchell

As Master of Ceremonies

Harry Locke

As Weight Guesser

James Payne

As Passerby (uncredited)

Top Crew >

George Sidney

Director, Producer

Beverley Cross

Screenplay

Irwin Kostal

Songs, Original Music Composer

David Heneker

Songs, Original Music Composer

Michael Walter

Key Grip

Jackie Cummins

Wardrobe Supervisor

Geoffrey Unsworth

Director of Photography

Frank Santillo

Editor

Bill Lewthwaite

Editor

Elizabeth Haffenden

Costume Design

David Korda

Unit Manager

George Frost

Makeup Artist

Gordon Bond

Hairstylist

René Dupont

Production Manager

Joan Bridge

Costume Design

Gillian Lynne

Choreographer

Peter Murton

Art Direction

Bobbie Smith

Hairstylist

John Dark

Executive Producer

Ted Haworth

Production Design

Charles H. Schneer

Producer

Carroll Knudson

Music Editor

Peter Price

Assistant Director

Derek Kavanagh

Location Manager

Kelvin Pike

Camera Operator

Maggie Unsworth

Continuity

Reviews:

SmarterLabels

This exuberant musical is a delight. As the original advertising went "It strolls; it struts; it razzles; it dazzles". It is, quite simply, the wonderful Tommy Steele at his very best, supported by a superb cast. This film is particularly memorable for its catchy songs, including "Half 'a Sixpence", "Money to Burn", "If the Rain's Got to Fall", and "Flash Bang Wallop".

It's a great way to lift your spirits.

2023-01-17