All for Mary
| All for Mary | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | Wendy Toye |
| Produced by |
J. Arthur Rank Paul Soskin |
| Written by |
Kay Bannerman Peter Blackmore Harold Brooke Paul Soskin |
| Screenplay by | Peter Soskin |
| Starring |
Nigel Patrick Kathleen Harrison David Tomlinson Jill Day |
| Music by | Robert Farnon |
| Cinematography | Reginald H. Wyer |
| Edited by | Frederick Wilson |
Release dates |
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Running time | 79 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
All for Mary is a 1955 British comedy film brought to the screen by Paul Soskin Productions for The Rank Organisation. It was based on a play written by the English husband and wife team of Kay Bannerman and Harold Brooke. It was directed by Wendy Toye, produced by Paul Soskin with the screenplay by Peter Soskin and Paul Blackmore. It starred Nigel Patrick, David Tomlinson, Jill Day and Kathleen Harrison. Cinematography was by Reginald H. Wyer.[1][2]
Plot
Filmed on location in Switzerland the story concerns two young bachelors taking separate skiing holidays at the same resort. Clive Morton (Nigel Patrick) and "Humpy" Miller (David Tomlinson) have nothing whatsoever in common—except for one thing, both men fall for the hotel proprietor's daughter Mary (Jill Day). As the story progresses Clive, a debonair soldier and sportsman gets quickly into his stride as poor "Humpy" a clumsy, incongruous fellow looks on dumbly.
However, "Humpy" has a secret weapon, Miss Cartwright (Kathleen Harrison) his former nanny who arrives just as the pair are quarantined in the hotel attic after contracting measles. Quickly realising Humpy's predicament she skillfully arranges for the removal of the opposition, leaving the way clear for "Humpy".