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A Cockney family descent on ramshackle Windrush Farm in Devonshire, believing that their late uncle has left them the property in three equal shares. The trio comprises Alfie Brewer, a Turkish bath attendant who has farming in his blood, and his two sisters, Amy and Maud.
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Starring: George Cole, Leslie Dwyer, Dandy Nichols, Kathleen Harrison, Edward Woodward. Directed by Vernon Sewell.
A 1955 classic British comedy digitally restored and remastered.
A cockney family inherit a rundown farm in Devon. The father wants to make a go of the venture but has a problem convincing his work-shy family.
Yet another British film which launched many a successful career.
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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Another of a long line of 1950's Great British comedy films. For me this is a rarely seen black & white gem with a great cast including George Cole, Kathleen Harrison, Dandy Nichols, Lesley Dwyer, Sam Kydd & Thelma Ruby with an early screen role for the young Edward Woodward.
Without giving too much away, the plot involves a Cockney family inheriting a run down Devon farm. Alfie (lesley Dwyer) wants to make a 'go' of it. His two sisters (Thelma Ruby, Dandy Nichols) & Brother-in-law (George Cole) in an early showing of his 'Spiv' character aren't so keen, but, with the help of the farms housekeeper (Kathleen Harrison) and a missing Will Alfie keeps his country life.
The Acting is top notch, as is the story line and direction by Vernon Sewell.
How-ever my enjoyment was spoilt by the poor quality. 'Renown' Pictures Ltd have made a bad effort transferring this gem onto DVD. Too much contrast in the picture and a noticeable hissing sound spoilt my enjoyment by their amateurish efforts. Give me an iMac computer and I could make a better job of it!
If you can put up with poor picture and sound quality I would still recommend the viewing of this gentle comedy.
Where There's A Will [DVD]
Without giving too much away, the plot involves a Cockney family inheriting a run down Devon farm. Alfie (lesley Dwyer) wants to make a 'go' of it. His two sisters (Thelma Ruby, Dandy Nichols) & Brother-in-law (George Cole) in an early showing of his 'Spiv' character aren't so keen, but, with the help of the farms housekeeper (Kathleen Harrison) and a missing Will Alfie keeps his country life.
The Acting is top notch, as is the story line and direction by Vernon Sewell.
How-ever my enjoyment was spoilt by the poor quality. 'Renown' Pictures Ltd have made a bad effort transferring this gem onto DVD. Too much contrast in the picture and a noticeable hissing sound spoilt my enjoyment by their amateurish efforts. Give me an iMac computer and I could make a better job of it!
If you can put up with poor picture and sound quality I would still recommend the viewing of this gentle comedy.
Where There's A Will [DVD]
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
I bought this DVD mostly because the wonderful Kathleen Harrison is in it and I wasn't disappointed, she along with the rest of the cast put in a great performance and though it was made long before I was born made me wish that I had been there to take part in the fun. Films like this so easily reward the viewer and I think that there is something more 'real' about the black and white films of this era than many of the ones of today - even with the benefit of HD I am sure that if this film was remade today it would be ruined with sexual content and bad language. Get this film if you enjoy a laugh without the crudity that many modern films feel they have to toss in!
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