Derby Day
Originally released in 1952. Derby Day is a drama/comedy film. directed by Herbert Wilcox. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Anna Neagle, Michael Wilding, and Googie Withers
Synopsis
Entertaining ensemble piece dealing with several characters who are on the way to the races on Derby day. It cleverly blends dramatic, romantic and comic elements, including the woman and lover who have murdered her husband, and the working class couple who are excited about their chance to go to the races, but end up listening to it on the radio in the car-park because they've got such a bad view.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 9, 1952
73 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Anna Neagle
as Lady Helen Forbes
Michael Wilding
as David Scott
Googie Withers
as Betty Molloy
John McCallum
as Tommy Dillon
Peter Graves
as Gerald Berkeley
Suzanne Cloutier
as Michele Jolivet
Gordon Harker
as Joe Jenkins
Edwin Styles
as Sir George Forbes
Gladys Henson
as Gladys Jenkins
Nigel Stock
as Jim Molloy
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Herbert Wilcox Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Derby Day about?
Entertaining ensemble piece dealing with several characters who are on the way to the races on Derby day. It cleverly blends dramatic, romantic and comic elements, including the woman and lover who...
Who directed Derby Day?
Derby Day was directed by Herbert Wilcox.
How long is Derby Day?
Derby Day has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was Derby Day released?
Derby Day was released on June 9, 1952 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Derby Day?
The main cast of Derby Day includes Anna Neagle, Michael Wilding, Googie Withers, John McCallum, Peter Graves.