1939 British film
| Home from Home | |
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| Directed by | Herbert Smith |
| Written by |
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| Produced by | Herbert Smith |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Harry Rose |
| Edited by | Jack Harris |
| Music by | John Blore Borelli |
| Production company | British Lion Film Corporation |
| Distributed by | British Lion Film Corporation (UK) |
| Release date |
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| Running time | 73 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Home from Home is a 1939 British comedy drama film directed by Herbert Smith and starring Sandy Powell, Rene Ray and Peter Gawthorne. It follows a man who struggles to cope with life after being released from prison.
Cast
- Sandy Powell as Sandy
- Rene Ray as Gladys Burton
- Roy Emerton as Bill Burton
- Kathleen Harrison as Mabel
- Bruce Lester as Jim
- Wally Patch as Banks
- Norma Varden as Mrs. Fairweather
- Peter Gawthorne as Governor
- The Five Harmonica Rascals as Musical Ensemble
- The Gaillard Brothers as 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."
References
- "Home from Home (1939)". Archived from the original on 13 January 2009.
- "Home From Home - TV Guide". TVGuide.com.
External links
| The films of Herbert Smith | |
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