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Half a Sixpence

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Half a Sixpence (1968)

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Reviews Counted: 6

Fresh: 2

Rotten:4

Average Rating: 4.8/10

Runtime: 2 hrs 25 mins

Genre: Musical & Performing Arts

Synopsis: A penniless draper's assistant (Tommy Steele) inherits a fortune and soon has his pick of society's belles in this musical based on H.G. Wells' novel KIPPS. Directed by George Sydney (SHOW BOAT, BYE BYE BIRDIE), the classic comedy... A penniless draper's assistant (Tommy Steele) inherits a fortune and soon has his pick of society's belles in this musical based on H.G. Wells' novel KIPPS. Directed by George Sydney (SHOW BOAT, BYE BYE BIRDIE), the classic comedy promises great laughs and songs. [More]

Starring: Tommy Steele, Julia Foster, Cyril Ritchard, Penelope Horner

Starring: Tommy Steele, Julia Foster, Cyril Ritchard, Penelope Horner, Elaine Taylor, Grover Dale

Director: George Sidney

Director: George Sidney
Screenwriter: Beverly Cross
Story: H.G. Wells
Producer: Charles H. Schneer, George Sidney

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Apr 6, 2004

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DVD Features:

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Not a great score, but it does have stage original Tommy Steele, a plus.

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In case you wondered why Tommy Steele never became a Hollywood star, look here.

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