Worm's Eye View is a 1951 British Technicolor comedy film directed by Jack Raymond and starring Ronald Shiner and Diana Dors.[2] Based on the 1945 play of the same name by R.F. Delderfield, it was produced by Henry Halsted and Byron Films.
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| Directed by | Jack Raymond |
| Written by | R.F. Delderfield Jack Marks |
| Based on | the 1943 play by R.F. Delderfield[1] |
| Produced by | Henry Halstead |
| Starring | Ronald Shiner Garry Marsh Diana Dors |
| Cinematography | James Wilson |
| Edited by | Helen Wiggins |
| Music by | Tony Lowry Tony Fones |
Production company | Henry Halstead Productions (as Byron Films) |
| Distributed by | Associated British-Pathé (UK) |
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Running time | 77 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Plot
The film is set in a family home during World War II. Their bitter landlady is not pleased by five fighters from the Royal Air Force who are staying there and she re-directs unjustly her frustrations against the family. Part of the film appears in the 1948 Rise and Shiner.[3]
Cast
- Ronald Shiner as Sam Porter
- Garry Marsh as Pop Brownlow
- Diana Dors as Thelma
- John Blythe as Duke
- Bruce Seton as Squadron Leader Briarly
- Digby Wolfe as Corporal Mark Trelawney
- Eric Davies as Taffy
- Everley Gregg as Mrs. Bounty
- Christina Forrest as Bella Bounty
- Jonathan Field as Sydney
- William Percy as Mr Bounty
Production
Reception
Box office
Worm's Eye View was the sixth most popular film at the British box office in 1951.[6][7]
Critical reception
TV Guide wrote, "some mild amusement is to be found here, particularly in the dialogue, though all in all this is nothing special. British filmgoers thought otherwise, though, making both the film and Shiner big successes."[8]
References
External links
- Worm's Eye View at AllMovie
- Worm's Eye View at the British Film Institute[better source needed]
- Worm's Eye View at IMDb
