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This Happy Breed [1944] | ![This Happy Breed [1944]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31TVZiIc9xL._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: David Lean
Actor: Celia Johnson
Studio: Carlton Visual Entertainment
Category: DVD
Buy New: £24.99
New (3) Used (2) from £19.99
Rating:  1 reviews
Format: Black & White
Languages: English (Unknown), English (Subtitled), English (Original Language), English (Published)
Rating: Universal, suitable for all
Region: 2
Discs: 1
Running Time: 105 Minutes
MPN: 3711504183
EAN: 0037115041840
ASIN: B000UEFJGQ
Theatrical Release Date: 1944
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
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Product Description
The back reads: "After four years in the Great War (WW1), Frank Gibbons (Robert Newton) is demobbed and returns home to his wife (Celia Johnson) and their children. They move into a small house which , although homely, becomes the setting for much high drama. A unique portrait of a family living between two World Wars is beautifully captured with Frank and his wife battling through triumphs and tragedies with patient British resolve. "
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Speckled, muted transfer of a fine film October 29, 2007
Chappers (London)
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
A wonderful, warm, witty, observant movie made during World War II, which follows the everyday lives of an ordinary family between the two World Wars. Somehow the simple plot manages to encapsulate the British character, particularly their fortitude during lean times and their quiet pleasure in small joys. It was directed by David Lean and produced by Noel Coward, with top-notch acting by the strong cast including Celia Johnson, John Mills and Kay Walsh.
Being raised on 1960's television, I'd previously only known Robert Newton as the bawdy Long John Silver (!) but here he delivers a blinder of a performance as the hardworking, upright and loyal head of the family.
This film is definitely in my Top 10, so it's a great pity that this dvd release by Carlton International is ruined by dreadful speckling and muted colour. I compared it last week to Film Four's current screened version, with its beautiful lush colours and pure picture, and I realised how badly this dvd version rates in the comparison. In my view, save your money and trust that a newer dvd release by another company will do this fine film justice.
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