All for Mary
| All for Mary | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Directed by | Wendy Toye |
| Produced by |
J. Arthur Rank Paul Soskin |
| Written by |
Peter Blackmore Paul Soskin Alan Melville (additional dialogue) |
| Based on |
the play All for Mary by Harold Brocke & Kay Bannerman |
| Starring |
Nigel Patrick Kathleen Harrison David Tomlinson Jill Day |
| Music by | Robert Farnon |
| Cinematography | Reginald H. Wyer |
| Edited by | Frederick Wilson |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | J. Arthur Rank Film Distributors (UK) |
Release dates |
(UK) |
Running time | 79 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
All for Mary is a 1955 British comedy film brought to the screen by Paul Soskin Productions for The Rank Organisation. It was based on a successful West End play by the English husband and wife team of Kay Bannerman and Harold Brooke.[1] It was directed by Wendy Toye, produced by Paul Soskin with the screenplay by Paul Soskin and Peter Blackmore. It starred Nigel Patrick, David Tomlinson, Jill Day and Kathleen Harrison. Eastmancolor Cinematography was by Reginald H. Wyer.[2][3][4]
Plot
Filmed on location in Switzerland the story concerns two young bachelors taking separate skiing holidays at the same resort. Clive Morton (Nigel Patrick) and "Humpy" Miller (David Tomlinson) have nothing whatsoever in common—except for one thing, both men fall for the hotel proprietor's daughter Mary (Jill Day). As the story progresses Clive, a debonair soldier and sportsman gets quickly into his stride as poor "Humpy" a clumsy, incongruous fellow looks on dumbly.
However, "Humpy" has a secret weapon, Miss Cartwright (Kathleen Harrison) his former nanny who arrives just as the pair are quarantined in the hotel attic after contracting measles. Quickly realising Humpy's predicament she skillfully arranges for the removal of the opposition, leaving the way clear for "Humpy".
Cast
- Captain Clive Norton - Nigel Patrick
- Nanny Cartwright - Kathleen Harrison
- "Humpy" Miller - David Tomlinson
- Mary - Jill Day
- Monsieur Victor - David Hurst
- Gaston Nikopopoulos - Leo McKern
- General McLintock-White - Nicholas Phipps
- Mrs. Hackenfleuger - Joan Young
- Maître D'Hotel - Lionel Jeffries
- Alphonse - Neil Hallett
- Hans, Hotel Porter - Paul Hardtmuth
- Opulent Lady - Fabia Drake
- Doctor - Charles Lloyd Pack
- Ski Instructor - Guy Deghy
- W.R.A.C. Orderly - Dorothy Gordon
- American Boy - Robin Brown
- Bruiser - Tommy Farr
- Page Boy - Vernon Morris
Critical reception
TV Guide wrote, "This tired old formula is given the standard British treatment, resulting in an enjoyable, but far from classic comedy."[5]