Home from Home (1939 film)
Home from Home is a 1939 British comedy drama film directed by Herbert Smith and starring Sandy Powell, Rene Ray and Peter Gawthorne.[1] It follows a man who struggles to cope with life after being released from prison.
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| Directed by | Herbert Smith |
| Produced by | Herbert Smith |
| Written by | Fenn Sherie Ingram D'Abbes Sandy Powell (additional comedy sequences) |
| Starring | Sandy Powell Rene Ray |
| Music by | John Blore Borelli |
| Cinematography | Harry Rose |
| Edited by | Jack Harris |
Production company | British Lion Film Corporation |
| Distributed by | British Lion Film Corporation (UK) |
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Running time | 73 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Cast
- Sandy Powell - Sandy
- Rene Ray - Gladys Burton
- Roy Emerton - Bill Burton
- Kathleen Harrison - Mabel
- Bruce Lester - Jim
- Wally Patch - Banks
- Norma Varden - Mrs. Fairweather
- Peter Gawthorne - Governor
- The Five Harmonica Rascals - Musical Ensemble
- The Gaillard Brothers - Musical Ensemble
Critical reception
TV Guide rated it two out of five stars, calling it a "Decent farce," and concluding that "Powell is the whole show, supplying an array of laughs."[2]
References
- "Home from Home (1939)".
- "Home From Home - TV Guide". TVGuide.com.
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