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During the immediate post-war years, the Huggetts were undoubtedly Britain's favourite film family. Unashamedly working-class the family epitomised the spirit of a united nation relishing simple pleasures with a cheery, down-to-earth smile. In 'Holiday Camp' (1947), the Huggett family's off on a spot of hols, led by dad Joe (Jack Warner). They arrive at one of Britain's largest holiday camps and soon find their lives intertwined with those of fellow holidaymakers Jimmy Gardner (Jimmy Hanley), a 21-year-old sailor jilted at the altar, spinster Esther Harman (Flora Robson) and flashy 'Binkie' Hardwicke (Dennis Price). In 'Here Come the Huggetts' (1948), the Huggett family returns in a home grown adventure as the family is about to have the telephone installed. In 'The Huggetts Abroad' (1949), the Huggett family is down on its luck, as father Joe is unemployed. Son-in-law Jimmy has a job waiting for him in South Africa, but no transport, so the whole clan sets off for the far continent.in the car. Along the way they have to cope with a breakdown, a broken compass in the Sahara, diamond smugglers and a spell in prison. In 'Vote for Huggett' (1948), Joe decides to enter the world of politics, causing uproar in his own household and the local community.
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The Huggetts Collection contains four comedy films (on four separate discs), which each feature the hilarious antics of the English working-class family, the Huggetts. Titles in the box set include: "Holiday Camp"; "Here Come the Huggetts"; "Vote for Huggett"; and "The Huggets Abroad".
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113 of 114 people found the following review helpful
By Russ
With many of the Ealing classics already released I've been waiting in anticipation for Gainsborough's Huggetts films to get the DVD treatment - and a fine job has been made of them too; many thanks to the team responsible. Nicely packaged 4 DVD's offset-stacked in a gatefold inside a slip case with a very informative 12 page booklet written by British comedy scholar Robert Ross. It's easy to take for granted just how good these films are; the direction and editing are transparent, the camera's always in the right place and the quick-fire dialogue is so expertly delivered you feel no sense of rehearsal at all; the timing is always spot on and you become aware you're watching players who have learned their craft and are showing you a tradition that has it's roots in music hall where genuine talent flourished.
As a 60's child these films portray a time unknown to me but a comfortable familiarity stems from my fond memories of watching old British films with my dad and that is the link for people of my generation to a Britain that has sadly gone. If a comment is made that these films are dated I would suggest that this is the appeal and is what makes these documents of another time so special.
Even with just a casual interest in old British films you won't be disappointed with this purchase.
As a 60's child these films portray a time unknown to me but a comfortable familiarity stems from my fond memories of watching old British films with my dad and that is the link for people of my generation to a Britain that has sadly gone. If a comment is made that these films are dated I would suggest that this is the appeal and is what makes these documents of another time so special.
Even with just a casual interest in old British films you won't be disappointed with this purchase.
39 of 39 people found the following review helpful
I bought this collection because I have been charmed by Peter Hammond for 50 years. Lost him somewhere along the way but rediscovered him when I bought the DVD set of "The Buccaneers."
So I got to work on collecting anything I could that he'd done - with a special eye to his Directing (which is very visual with great care for light and color). But I stumbled over The Huggetts and these 4 films are as charming as it can get without being treacle.
Although I am an American, I can identify with many aspects of these films. I was born in 1947 and raised in a working-class neighborhood in a family that counted weekly Grange meetings, clog dancing and Fiddling among their High Spots.
I vividly remember my girlfriend's family getting their first phone. I can also remember, vaguely, something disturbingly like a Holiday Camp. I have actually done or have seen many of the things that transpire in these films.
Tightly filmed, they flow well, tempered with a "common" humor and traditional values that anyone can relate to.
Peter Hammond is charming on the eyes, putting me in mind of a young Jimmy Stewart in looks and style. And he comes with a good sense of comic timing, never going over the top. His exchanges with the Petula Clark character are endearing - he always seems willing to go along with her dream.
So I got to work on collecting anything I could that he'd done - with a special eye to his Directing (which is very visual with great care for light and color). But I stumbled over The Huggetts and these 4 films are as charming as it can get without being treacle.
Although I am an American, I can identify with many aspects of these films. I was born in 1947 and raised in a working-class neighborhood in a family that counted weekly Grange meetings, clog dancing and Fiddling among their High Spots.
I vividly remember my girlfriend's family getting their first phone. I can also remember, vaguely, something disturbingly like a Holiday Camp. I have actually done or have seen many of the things that transpire in these films.
Tightly filmed, they flow well, tempered with a "common" humor and traditional values that anyone can relate to.
Peter Hammond is charming on the eyes, putting me in mind of a young Jimmy Stewart in looks and style. And he comes with a good sense of comic timing, never going over the top. His exchanges with the Petula Clark character are endearing - he always seems willing to go along with her dream.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By Don Fordillo
Having seen these individually throughout the years, it was nice to be able to see them all at one time. I had not realised that "Holiday Camp" was one of the series. Younger viewers might not like them, but it was refreshing to see good, clean fun - no sex, no gore, no graphic violence - (as the British were famous for before they began aping the Americans).
I'd advise younger viewers to accept the films as they are and not judge then by modern standards.
I'd advise younger viewers to accept the films as they are and not judge then by modern standards.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By R. C. Barber
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This is a very enjoyable DVD indeed.The Huggetts became Britains first "soap" all those years ago, although these films were before that.Being an older person, its great to look back at life in the late 40's and early 50's. 11/10.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
I bought this collection because of the memory of my trip to Butlins Holiday Camp,Filey, where I stayed in 1948, when I lived in England. I was born in Hull, E. Yorkshire, but moved to Canada in 1968. I also saw the movie around the time it was released. It was fun seeing it again. Jack Warner and Kathleen Harrison were very popular back then. I enjoyed the nostalgic mmemories of the Huggetts. It was well worth the cost. There are four movies in the collection.
I have bought more zone 2 movies now, as I have bought a multi-zone dvd player.
I have bought more zone 2 movies now, as I have bought a multi-zone dvd player.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
For me a child of the 50's and 60's watching these movies again takes me back to a better time and place where everything seemed to go at a slower pace especially the holiday camp movie. Just seeing these stars again is a thrill for me as its rare to see them on tv for my generation its a chance to sit down with a cuppa and escape back to innocence and simple pleasures. At this price its a bargain...
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
It was a suprising discovery to find the Huggett collection, especially when it included "Holiday Camp".
All four movies have great historical significance, giving us an insight of life after world war 2.
This does not discount the entertainment quality of the movies.
We intend to buy a copy for our long time friend on Brisbane Qld; he was born and raised in London. He wil;l be pleased to see it again.
We want see more old English movies.
All four movies have great historical significance, giving us an insight of life after world war 2.
This does not discount the entertainment quality of the movies.
We intend to buy a copy for our long time friend on Brisbane Qld; he was born and raised in London. He wil;l be pleased to see it again.
We want see more old English movies.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Mb Davis
I thought that people might be interested in knowing that the street in which the Huggett house was located has been established as Oakhampton Avenue in Mill Hill North West London.Also where i recall Pet Clark steps off a bus outside Boots,that is in Temple Fortune North West london.The bus stop and Boots are still there.The first 3 films are very entertaining and an interesting slice of social history.the fourth and last film,The Huggetts Abroad,is clearly the weakest and little surprise the series ended.however the Huggetts continued on for a further 10 years on the radio.Always to be heard at 2pm on the BBC Light programme after the Billy Cotton Band Show.The prints of the 4 films are very good and this is ,on the whole ,a most entertaining set of films.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
The huggetts
I first saw the huggetts on late night tv here in Australia and thought they were brilliant. I have always felt the Brits do families movies more realistically than the... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Debbi kaye
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The Huggetts Collection
Memory lane for me. I loved the Huggets when I first saw them in the dim and distant. It is so refreshing to see simple easy to watch humour instead of what passes as comedy these... Read more
Published 4 months ago by miznoma
5.0 out of 5 stars
Easy to watch
I bought this as my mum remembered the huggetts and when I watch them with my parents I enjoyed this easy watching films and having the collection was a good buy.
Published 4 months ago by MICHELLE ALEXANDRA BROWN
3.0 out of 5 stars
Love the films, but....
... the image quality leaves much to be desired. Source prints are less than pristine (to put it mildly). Read more
Published 5 months ago by Frederick R.
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British at their best
Met the Huggets at the Holiday Camp and just loved it. Remember those red coats at Butlins back in the late 50's Just brings back all those silly memories, more like a prison... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Oliver
4.0 out of 5 stars
The Huggetts DVD's
Bought this dvd as a birthday present, they were pleased with it and enjoyed it, it came quickly as promised and I would buy again from supplier.
Published 15 months ago by paz
4.0 out of 5 stars
Get Happy with the Hugget's!
The Hugget's movies usually appeared as supports second feature in Australia in the early 1950's.
Most occassions the Hugget's movie was better than the main attraction! Read more
Most occassions the Hugget's movie was better than the main attraction! Read more
Published 16 months ago by lindsay devereux
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The Huggetts DVD Collection
A fine collection at a bargain price. The Huggett family, led by the brilliant Jack Warner and equally versatile Kathleen Harrison, began life on film in the late 1940s before... Read more
Published 18 months ago by P. R. Worsley
4.0 out of 5 stars
HUGGETTS
I like this classic box set It contains 4 dvds Holiday Camp,Here Come the Huggetts,Vote for Huggett,The Huggetts Abroad. Read more
Published 19 months ago by alana
5.0 out of 5 stars
great
loved this dvd, good old clean fun for all the family. great price and service. its a shame that this kind of black and white films are not made today.
Published 19 months ago by jimpin22
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