| Genevieve | |
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 Genevieve DVD cover |
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| Directed by | Henry Cornelius |
| Produced by | Henry Cornelius |
| Written by | William Rose |
| Starring | Dinah Sheridan John Gregson Kay Kendall Kenneth More |
| Music by | Larry Adler |
| Cinematography | Christopher Challis |
| Distributed by | Rank Organisation |
| Running time | 86 min. William Rose ( December 12, 1914 - February 10, 1987) was a major American Screenwriter of British and Hollywood Dinah Sheridan (born Dinah Mec in Hampstead, London on 17 September, 1920) is a popular English-born actress who appeared in John Gregson ( 15 March 1919 – 8 January 1975) was a British actor Kay Kendall ( May 21, 1926 - September 6, 1959) was a Golden Globe Award -winning English actress Kenneth Gilbert More CBE ( 20 September 1914 – 12 July 1982) was an English Actor. Lawrence "Larry" Cecil Adler, ( February 10, 1914 &ndash August 7, 2001) was an American Musician, widely acknowledged Christopher Challis, BSC (born 18 March 1919) is a British Cinematographer who has worked on more than 70 feature films since starting in The Rank Organisation was a British Entertainment company formed in 1937 and absorbed in 1996 by The Rank Group |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| IMDb profile | |
Genevieve is a 1953 British film directed by Henry Cornelius and starring John Gregson, Dinah Sheridan, Kenneth More and Kay Kendall as two couples in a car race. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located English is a West Germanic language originating in England and is the First language for most people in the United Kingdom, the United States The year 1953 in film involved some significant events Events September 16 — The Robe debuts as The United Kingdom has been influential in the technological, commercial and artistic development of cinema. John Gregson ( 15 March 1919 – 8 January 1975) was a British actor Dinah Sheridan (born Dinah Mec in Hampstead, London on 17 September, 1920) is a popular English-born actress who appeared in Kenneth Gilbert More CBE ( 20 September 1914 – 12 July 1982) was an English Actor. Kay Kendall ( May 21, 1926 - September 6, 1959) was a Golden Globe Award -winning English actress The musical score was composed and performed by Larry Adler with dance numbers by Eric Rodgers. Lawrence "Larry" Cecil Adler, ( February 10, 1914 &ndash August 7, 2001) was an American Musician, widely acknowledged
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Plot
The story revolves around two veteran cars and their crews competing on the annual London to Brighton Veteran Car Run. The automotive Brass Era is the first period of automotive manufacturing named for the prominent Brass Fittings used during this time for such things as lights and The London to Brighton Veteran Car Run is the longest-running motoring event in the world Alan McKim (John Gregson), a young barrister and his wife Wendy (Dinah Sheridan), drive Genevieve, a 1904 Darracq. John Gregson ( 15 March 1919 – 8 January 1975) was a British actor A barrister is a Lawyer found in many Common law Jurisdictions that employ a split profession (as opposed to a Fused profession) in relation Dinah Sheridan (born Dinah Mec in Hampstead, London on 17 September, 1920) is a popular English-born actress who appeared in Automobiles Darracq SA was a French motor vehicle manufacturing company founded in 1896 by Alexandre Darracq. Their friend Ambrose Claverhouse (Kenneth More), a brash advertising salesman, and his latest girlfriend, fashion model Rosalind Peters (Kay Kendall), drive a 1904 Spyker. Kenneth Gilbert More CBE ( 20 September 1914 – 12 July 1982) was an English Actor. Kay Kendall ( May 21, 1926 - September 6, 1959) was a Golden Globe Award -winning English actress Spyker was a Dutch car manufacturer started in 1880 by coachbuilders Jacobus and Hendrik-Jan Spijker but to be able to market the brand better in foreign countries in
The journey to Brighton goes well for Claverhouse, but the McKims' trip is complicated by several breakdowns, and they arrive very late. As Alan cancelled their accommodation in their usual plush hotel during a fit of pique, they are forced to spend the night in a dingy run-down hotel, leaving Wendy feeling less than pleased.
They finally join Ambrose and Rosalind for after-dinner drinks, but Rosalind gets very drunk, and insists on playing the trumpet with the house band - which she does rather surprisingly well, giving a spirited rendition of the song "Genevieve", before falling fast asleep.
Alan and Wendy have an argument over Ambrose's supposed romantic attentions to her, and Alan goes off to the garage to sulk. Whilst working on his car in the middle of the night, Ambrose turns up. Angry words are exchanged and Alan impulsively bets Ambrose one hundred pounds that he can beat Ambrose back to London - despite racing not being allowed by the club. The Pound Sterling ( symbol £; ISO code: GBP) subdivided into 100 pence (singular penny) is the Currency Ambrose accepts the bet - "First over Westminster bridge".
The following morning, despite Rosalind's massive hangover and Wendy's determined disapproval of the whole business, the two crews race back to London. Each driver is determined that their car is the better, come what may, and they both resort to various forms of cheating. Ambrose sabotages Alan's engine, Alan causes Ambrose to be stopped by police.
Finally, on the outskirts of London, both cars are stopped by traffic police and the four contestants are publicly warned after Alan and Ambrose come to blows. At Wendy's insistence, they decide to call off the bet and have a party instead. But whilst waiting for the pub to open, words are exchanged and the bet is on again.
The two cars race - neck and neck - through the southern suburbs of London. But with only a few yards to go, Genevieve breaks down. As Ambrose's car is about to overtake it, its tyres become stuck in tramlines and it drives off in another direction. The brakes on Genevieve fail and the car rolls a few yards onto Westminster Bridge - thus winning the bet. Westminster Bridge is a road and foot traffic bridge over the River Thames between Westminster, Middlesex bank and Lambeth, Surrey bank in what
Cast
- John Gregson as Alan McKim
- Dinah Sheridan as Wendy McKim
- Kenneth More as Ambrose Claverhouse
- Kay Kendall as Rosalind Peters
- Joyce Grenfell as Hotel Manageress
- Geoffrey Keen as First traffic policeman
- Harold Siddons as Second traffic policeman
- Arthur Wontner as Elderly Gentleman
- Edie Martin as Guest at Hotel (uncredited)
The cars
The script originally called for the rivals to be driving British cars, Alan McKim a Wolseley or Humber and Ambrose Claverhouse a Lanchester. John Gregson ( 15 March 1919 – 8 January 1975) was a British actor Dinah Sheridan (born Dinah Mec in Hampstead, London on 17 September, 1920) is a popular English-born actress who appeared in Kenneth Gilbert More CBE ( 20 September 1914 – 12 July 1982) was an English Actor. Kay Kendall ( May 21, 1926 - September 6, 1959) was a Golden Globe Award -winning English actress Joyce Irene Grenfell, OBE ( née Phipps; 10 February 1910 &ndash 30 November 1979) was an English Geoffrey Keen ( 21 August 1916 – 3 November 2005) was an English Actor who appeared in supporting roles in many famous Arthur Wontner ( January 21, 1875 - July 10, 1960) was a British Actor best known for playing Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Humber was a British Automobile Marque which could date its beginnings to Thomas Humber 's bicycle company founded in 1868 Lanchester Motor Company was a car manufacturer based at Armourer Mills Montgomery Street Birmingham, Great Britain. No car collectors were willing to lend such cars for filming. Eventually Norman Reeves loaned his Darracq and Frank Reese loaned his Spyker[1]. Automobiles Darracq SA was a French motor vehicle manufacturing company founded in 1896 by Alexandre Darracq. Spyker was a Dutch car manufacturer started in 1880 by coachbuilders Jacobus and Hendrik-Jan Spijker but to be able to market the brand better in foreign countries in The Darracq was originally named "Annie" and was permanently renamed "Genevieve" after the success of the film. Genevieve returned from a 34 year visit to Australia in 1992, and takes part in the London-Brighton Run every year. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) In July 2002, Genevieve and another Spyker participated in a 50th anniversary rally touring the filming locations[2]. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar.
Awards
The film won the BAFTA Award for Best British Film. This page lists the winners and nominees for the BAFTA Award for Best Film, BAFTA Award for Best Film not in the English Language and Alexander Korda Award for Best British
The film was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Original Screenplay (William Rose) and Best Music Score of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture. "The Oscar" redirects here for the film see The Oscar (film. The Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay is the Academy Award for the best script not based upon previously published material William Rose ( December 12, 1914 - February 10, 1987) was a major American Screenwriter of British and Hollywood The Academy Award for Original Music Score is presented to the best substantial body of music in the form of dramatic underscoring written specifically
References
- ^ Genevieve's History. Retrieved on 2007-02-13. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1258 - Baghdad falls to the Mongols, and the Abbasid Caliphate is destroyed
- ^ Genevieve Rally July 2002. Retrieved on 2007-02-13. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1258 - Baghdad falls to the Mongols, and the Abbasid Caliphate is destroyed
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