Fortune Lane is a 1947 British family drama film directed by John Baxter and starring Douglas Barr, Billy Thatcher and Brian Weske.[1][2][3]
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| Directed by | John Baxter |
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| Based on | original story by Gunby Hadath |
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| Cinematography | Jo Jago |
| Edited by | Vi Burdon |
Production company | Elstree Independent Films |
| Distributed by | General Film Distributors (UK) |
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Running time | 60 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Plot
editA boy tries to raise money so he can train to be an engineer, but ends up giving the money to a friend so he can visit an ill relative.
Cast
edit- Douglas Barr as Peter Quentin
- Billy Thatcher as John
- Brian Weske as Tim
- Angela Glynne as Margaret Quentin
- George Carney as Mr Quentin
- Nell Ballantyne as Mrs Quentin
- Anthony Holles as Mr Carpenter
Critical reception
editThe Monthly Film Bulletin wrote: "The sound moral tone of the film is skillfully overlaid by an interesting and plausible story which should be found enjoyable by all children. Douglas Barr is extremely good as Peter, and Brian Weske gives a sensitive and intelligent performance as the appealing young orphan Tim."[4]
TV Guide wrote "Pleasant children's film is a cut above the usually awful run," and rated it two out of five stars.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Fortune Lane". British Film Institute Collections Search. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
- ^ Fortune Lane (1947) at British Film Institute
- ^ "Fortune Lane (1947) - John Baxter - Synopsis, Characteristics, Moods, Themes and Related - AllMovie". AllMovie.
- ^ "Fortune Lane". The Monthly Film Bulletin. 15 (169): 3. 1 January 1948 – via ProQuest.
- ^ "Fortune Lane - TV Guide". TVGuide.com.
External links
edit- Fortune Lane at IMDb
