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Five Guineas a Week

1956 · 33 min Music Drama Comedy Romance
8.0 / 10 · TMDB

Britain's first musical shot in colour and widescreen (a process called Cosmoscope) is a cabaret-style featurette centred on a group of young people in Chelsea lodgings, watched over by a fatherly caretaker. Eight specially written songs are performed by stage stars of the day – most notably Georgia Brown, who later created the role of Nancy in Oliver!

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📋 Film Details

Year 1956
Country United Kingdom
Genre Music, Drama, Comedy, Romance
Director Donald Monat
Runtime 33 min.
Rating TMDB: 8.0/10 (1 votes)

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Five Guineas a Week is a very strong film rated 8.0/10. Great direction and performances make this one well worth adding to your watchlist.

A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.

A classic from 1956. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: any evening when you want quality cinema with no compromises.

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