Valley of Song
Valley of Song is a 1953 British comedy drama film directed by Gilbert Gunn and starring Mervyn Johns, Clifford Evans, Maureen Swanson and the London Welsh Association Choral Society.[1] It marked the film debut of actress Rachel Roberts.[2] It was released in the U.S. as Men Are Children Twice.[3]
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| Directed by | Gilbert Gunn |
| Produced by | Vaughan N. Dean |
| Screenplay by | Phil Park Cliff Gordon |
| Based on | the play Choir Practice by Cliff Gordon |
| Starring | Mervyn Johns Clifford Evans Rachel Thomas |
| Music by | Robert Gill |
| Cinematography | Lionel Banes |
| Edited by | Richard Best |
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| Distributed by | Associated British-Pathé (UK) |
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Running time | 72 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Premise
Fierce rivalries flare to the surface in a small Welsh town over a coveted role in the local choir.
Cast
- Mervyn Johns - Minister Griffiths
- Clifford Evans - Geraint Llewellyn
- Maureen Swanson - Olwen Davies
- John Fraser - Cliff Lloyd
- Rachel Thomas - Mrs. Lloyd
- Betty Cooper - Mrs. Davies
- Rachel Roberts - Bessie Lewis
- Hugh Pryse - Lloyd, Undertaker
- Edward Evans - Davies
- Kenneth Williams - Lloyd the Haulage
- Alun Owen - Pritchard
- Ronald Lewis Uncredited
Critical reception
Eye for Film noted "an enjoyable if somewhat low-key story which, at 72 minutes in length, would make for a suitably harmonious Sunday afternoon. From the whistle of the steam trains, to the film’s score, provided courtesy of the London Welsh Association Choral Society, Valley Of Song is a pleasing if utterly unchallenging delight."[4]
References
- "Valley of Song (1953)". Archived from the original on 17 January 2009.
- https://www.allmovie.com/artist/rachel-roberts-p60655/filmography
- "Valley of Song (1953) - Gilbert Gunn - Synopsis, Characteristics, Moods, Themes and Related - AllMovie". AllMovie.
- "Valley Of Song (1953) Movie Review from Eye for Film". www.eyeforfilm.co.uk.
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