as SIDEWALKS OF LONDON.Ī sequence where dogs overrun Gow's house must have utilized every available dog for miles! It's a fun idea, although it goes on too long. Harrison and Leigh worked together again the next year in ST. Harrison's rapture any time Leigh's character says his given name is also quite fun. It's played with great charm and culminates in a sweet moment. The best sequence in the film has Leigh repeatedly putting coins in some carnival-type games ("Allow me!") so that an enraged Harrison can take out his anger on each game in turn. Leigh provides a charming foil, and the movie would have been better if they had had more scenes and Parker had had fewer. He's not really conventionally handsome, but the force of his personality makes his scenes the most interesting in the film. On the positive side, I was struck by how much energy and dynamism Harrison brought to the screen in his first major starring role. Additionally, some of the heavier dialects present a challenge to American audiences listening to a less-than-crystal-clear soundtrack. The film is weighted down by the number of scenes featuring Cecil Parker's character, who is completely insufferable, and to a lesser extent by the plotline, with the needless potential death of a very cute dog hanging over most of the movie. The film has been described variously as a drawing room comedy or as having Capra-esque qualities to some extent both descriptions are true, but despite some charming scenes, the film is too heavy-handed to be a completely successful example of either type of film. Matters come to a head during a raucous court case. Newspaperman Frank Burton (Harrison) turns the provost's treatment of the woman and her dog into a cause celebre, while simultaneously falling in love with Victoria. William, who aspires to higher office, fancies himself a noble politician, while in reality he's a nasty chap who plans to put down the dog of a poor woman (Sara Allgood) who can't afford a dog license. Leigh plays Victoria Gow, whose father William (Cecil Parker) is provost of a Scottish community. STORM IN A TEACUP is a mildly diverting British comedy notable for providing Rex Harrison and Vivien Leigh with early starring roles. Joel and Frances McCrea Ranch Foundation.Southern CA Classic Film Theaters & Festivals Thrilling Days of Yesteryear (New Site).A Mythical Monkey Writes About the Movies.Tonight's Movie: The Ten Commandments (1956) at th.Coming to DVD: Colbert and MacMurray Romance Colle.Miscellaneous Musings on Classic Films and Disney Sidewalks of London, also known as St.About Me Name: Laura Location: Orange County, CA, United States 2 iunie 1990, New York City, New York, SUA ) a fost un foarte apreciat actor englez de cinema.įilmografie Film An 5 martie 1908, Huyton ( d), Anglia, Regatul Unit al Marii Britanii și Irlandei – d. Sir Rex Harrison (născut Reginald Carey Harrison n. Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical ] ( 1957) Premiul Tony pentru cel mai bun actor în rol principal într-o piesă de teatru ( 1949) Huyton College ]Ĭel mai bun actor ( 1963) pentru My Fair Lady Regatul Unit al Marii Britanii și Irlandei Mercia Tinker ] ( 17 decembrie 1978– 2 iunie 1990) Ĭarey Harrison ] Kay Kendall ] (iunie 1957– 6 septembrie 1959) William Reginald Harrison ] Įdith Mary Carey ] Huyton ( d), Anglia, Regatul Unit al Marii Britanii și Irlandeiįorest Lawn Memorial Park ]
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