One Good Turn
"A Riotous Round of Fun!"
Originally released in 1955. One Good Turn is a comedy film. directed by John Paddy Carstairs.
Starring Norman Wisdom, Joan Rice, and Shirley Abicair
Synopsis
Norman is the oldest orphan at Greenwood Children's Home and now acts as their caretaker. All the orphans are very happy and well cared for. The adventures start when a nasty property developer who is also the chairman of the orphanage board wants to close the orphanage and build a factory on the site. The children are sent to Brighton for the day and Norman is very excited because he's "Never seen the Sea". When they get back they discover the plan to close the orphanage and have to decide what to do
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 4, 1955
71 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (11 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Maurice Cowan Productions
- Two Cities Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is One Good Turn about?
Norman is the oldest orphan at Greenwood Children's Home and now acts as their caretaker. All the orphans are very happy and well cared for. The adventures start when a nasty property developer who...
Who directed One Good Turn?
One Good Turn was directed by John Paddy Carstairs.
How long is One Good Turn?
One Good Turn has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was One Good Turn released?
One Good Turn was released on January 4, 1955 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in One Good Turn?
The main cast of One Good Turn includes Norman Wisdom, Joan Rice, Shirley Abicair, Thora Hird, William Russell.