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This Happy Breed [1944]

DVD ~ Celia Johnson
4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Celia Johnson
  • Directors: David Lean
  • Producers: Noel Coward
  • Format: Black & White
  • Language English
  • Subtitles: English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: U
  • Studio: Carlton Visual Entertainment
  • Run Time: 105 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000UEFJGQ
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 44,444 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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The back reads: "After four years in the Great War (WW1), Frank Gibbons (Robert Newton) is demobbed and returns home to his wife (Celia Johnson) and their children. They move into a small house which , although homely, becomes the setting for much high drama. A unique portrait of a family living between two World Wars is beautifully captured with Frank and his wife battling through triumphs and tragedies with patient British resolve. "

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3.0 out of 5 stars Speckled, muted transfer of a fine film, 29 Oct 2007
A wonderful, warm, witty, observant movie made during World War II, which follows the everyday lives of an ordinary family between the two World Wars. Somehow the simple plot manages to encapsulate the British character, particularly their fortitude during lean times and their quiet pleasure in small joys. It was directed by David Lean and produced by Noel Coward, with top-notch acting by the strong cast including Celia Johnson, John Mills and Kay Walsh.

Being raised on 1960's television, I'd previously only known Robert Newton as the bawdy Long John Silver (!) but here he delivers a blinder of a performance as the hardworking, upright and loyal head of the family.

This film is definitely in my Top 10, so it's a great pity that this dvd release by Carlton International is ruined by dreadful speckling and muted colour. I compared it last week to Film Four's current screened version, with its beautiful lush colours and pure picture, and I realised how badly this dvd version rates in the comparison. In my view, save your money and trust that a newer dvd release by another company will do this fine film justice.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars I bought this for my mum, 2 Feb 2009
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i got this for my mum for christmas as it is her favourite film of all time! she watched it christmas day and said it was great quality and was really good to have it on dvd to watch anytime she wants.
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