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Two British couples pit their vintage automobiles against each other in an exciting cross-country race.Two British couples pit their vintage automobiles against each other in an exciting cross-country race.Two British couples pit their vintage automobiles against each other in an exciting cross-country race.
- Nominated for 2 Oscars
- 3 wins & 4 nominations total
Michael Balfour
- Trumpeter
- (uncredited)
Ernest Blyth
- Nightclub Patron
- (uncredited)
Daniel Brown
- Onlooker
- (uncredited)
Joey Carr
- Mechanic Joey
- (uncredited)
Julia Cornelius
- Girl With Ice Cream
- (uncredited)
Lesley Dudley
- Little Girl
- (uncredited)
Richard Duke
- Nightclub Patron
- (uncredited)
Stanley Escane
- Film Cameraman
- (uncredited)
Fred Griffiths
- Ice Cream Seller
- (uncredited)
- Director
- Writer
- All cast & crew
- Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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Did you know
- TriviaDespite being one of Britain's most well-loved films, this was apparently hell to make. Director Henry Cornelius was vetoed on most of his first choices--Dirk Bogarde turned him down, as did Claire Bloom--and he was forced to make it at studios he didn't want to work at. Cornelius' displeasure was acutely felt by cast and crew, as he didn't hide how unhappy he was. He was also apparently quite lecherous--both Dinah Sheridan and Kay Kendall carried whistles on them at all times in case they ever found themselves alone with him. Olive Dodds, Rank's head of contract artists, later testified that every leading cast member came to her at one point and said they wanted off the film.
- GoofsThe amount and color of Ambrose's beer between shots in the scene before the final race changes when Rosalind is hung over. Also, Rosalind's hangover tablets disappear from the table in the same scene.
- Quotes
Wendy McKim: This is the end! Making a public spectacle of yourselves. I couldn't have believed you could have behaved like this, either of you. Just hawling like brooligans.
Ambrose Claverhouse: Hawling like brooligans?
- Crazy creditsAt the end of the opening credits: For their patient co-operation the makers of this film express their thanks to The Officers and Members of the Veteran Car Club of Great Britain. Any resemblance between the deportment of our characters and any club members is emphatically denied - - - by the club.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Joyce Grenfell 1910-1979 (1980)
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A charming and delightful little film
Genevieve may be a little too short, but for me it is one of the best British films of the 50s. It is just a charming, delightful and re-watchable little film. The film looks beautiful, the photography is lovely and the scenery and colours are just as pleasing to the eye. The script has its fair share of funny, poignant and charming spots, the direction is spot on and the story is always engaging with the misfortunes and calamities never less than entertaining. The soundtrack by the harmonica maestro Larry Sadler is unforgettable, and the film is blessed with wonderful performances. I loved John Gregson, Kenneth More and Dinah Sheridan, but it was Kay Kendall who was the real joy. All in all, just a delight from start to finish. 9/10 Bethany Cox
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- Die feurige Isabella
- Filming locations
- Rutland Mews South, Kensington, London, Greater London, England, UK(the McKims' house)
- Production company
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- Budget
- £135,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 26 minutes
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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