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Feature film — 1938

Bank Holiday (1938)

6.21h 26mComedy — Drama

A 1930s British summer Bank Holiday starts at midday on Saturday with a rush for the trains to the seaside. Doreen and Milly are off to a beauty contest, Geoffrey and Catherine are having an illicit weekend in the Grand Hotel and May and the kids are set for a more straightforward holiday of sea, sand, and pub. Meanwhile, the manager and performers on the pier are praying for rain.

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A high-signal pick with 15 votes.

Gainsborough Pictures

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Director: Carol Reed

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Cast & crew

John Lodge as Stephen Howard

John Lodge

Stephen Howard

Margaret Lockwood as Catherine Lawrence

Margaret Lockwood

Catherine Lawrence

Hugh Williams as Geoffrey

Hugh Williams

Geoffrey

Rène Ray as Doreen Richards

Rène Ray

Doreen Richards

Merle Tottenham as Milly

Merle Tottenham

Milly

Linden Travers as Ann Howard

Linden Travers

Ann Howard

Wally Patch as Arthur

Wally Patch

Arthur

Kathleen Harrison as May

Kathleen Harrison

May

Garry Marsh as Follies Manager

Garry Marsh

Follies Manager

Jeanne Stuart as Miss Mayfair

Jeanne Stuart

Miss Mayfair

Wilfrid Lawson as Police Sergeant

Wilfrid Lawson

Police Sergeant

Felix Aylmer as Dr. Nichols

Felix Aylmer

Dr. Nichols

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