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Home and Away [DVD] [NTSC]

Jack Warner (Actor), Thora Hird (Actor) | Rated: Parental Guidance | Format: DVD
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Jack Warner, Thora Hird, Kathleen Harrison and Charles Victor
  • Format: Dolby, NTSC
  • Region: All Regions
  • Aspect Ratio: 4:3 - 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: Odeon Entertainment Ltd.
  • DVD Release Date: 28 Jan 2008
  • Run Time: 80 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0011E137S
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 64,906 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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It's a wonderful slice of post-war British comedy drama. George Knowles (Jack Warner) does the pools every week. One day he is amazed when all his score draws come up and he scoops the jackpot. As the family celebrates his son Johnnie drops a bombshell the coupon is his and his workmate s Sid Jarvis (Harry Fowler). But when Sid s mum finds out about the windfall she decides to kidnap her son in order to cheat Johnnie out of his rightful share of the football pools.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars The Huggetts? fight another battle 31 Oct 2008
By C. FULLER TOP 50 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
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This charming film directed by Vernon Sewell who always delivered light comedy well, stars 2 of the most popular performers of the era Jack Warner and Kathleen Harrison. The co-stars are another 2 familiar and much loved character players Charles Victor and Thora Hird. There is also young actress Lana Morris who was very popular too.
The story all about a football pools win, family disagreements, an inventor next door and funny relatives produces some great performances particularly Leslie Henson as cake loving Uncle Tom.
Made in 1956 this looks back to the earlier triumphs as The Huggetts of the 2 stars and you cannot but compare their performances. I'd say all goes well and this is well worth watching. The print that Odeon Entertainment have is clear and the sound fine. The liner notes booklet is up to the usual informative standard. Look out for more vintage titles in their Comedy Drama category.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars home and away 18 Jun 2009
By D. T. Dowsett
Once again we are blessed with the older black and white films finally being put onto DVD. I love these for not only are they an opportunity to see the commencement of many an household names careers but they are a social history to see how our country once was - good or bad. In Home and Away names such as Jack Warner (Dixon of Dock Green, Blue Lamp) and Thora Hird (Last of the Summer Wine)step up to give great performances when Jack playing George Knowles checks his football pools to discover that he has won. A problem then arises when the coupon is discovered to belong to his son. Wonderfully played by all including the lovely Kathleen Harrison who plays Elsie, George's (Jack Warner) wife.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Well worth watching 24 May 2009
By P. Ridley-thomas
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A great comedy, and a good plot with some wonderful characters, If you like this era you will love this film, especially the serving of afternoon tea in the front room with assorted aunts. Valarie White locks horns with Jack warner, if you have seen 'Hue and Cry' you will have met these two before, if you have not seen 'Hue and cry' go out and but that too.
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3.0 out of 5 stars a good old fashioned film.
This is the sort of film we watched on Sunday afternoons around the fire in winter. Its the sort of crumpets and jam type of film that makes you feel good. Read more
Published 3 months ago by susan tury
4.0 out of 5 stars Delightful English comedy
Currently working my way through the Best of British collection, and must say that Home and Away is a great way to while away a Sunday afternoon (especially if it's raining, which... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Norman Cheeseworthy
5.0 out of 5 stars home and away
absolutley brill thank u very much. this is a first class film and well worth the money and will view many times to come. cheers.
Published 13 months ago by Mr. Andrew Carter
5.0 out of 5 stars fantastic
Wonderful jack warner, always the great british actor, if jack is in a movie its worth watching, this movie has some great scenes and the delivery by some of the other actors is... Read more
Published 20 months ago by steve
5.0 out of 5 stars Nostalgic
It brought back all my memories of seeing the two main stars acting together so many years ago. It had a great story and kept me on edge. Loved it.
Published 24 months ago by Joan Patto
5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable 50's comedy/drama
George Knowles (Jack Warner) checks his football pools, on discovering he has won, the celebrations begin with wife Elsie (Kathleen Harrison) and neighbours Ted and Margie (Charles... Read more
Published on 19 Jan 2011 by Alan James "Maebuschfan"
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