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Writers:
Nunnally Johnson (screenplay)
Theodore Bonnet (novel)
Release Date:
28 November 1950 (USA) more
Plot:
In 1875 London, young Wheeler, who lives by scavenging, finds a cameo of Queen Victoria which he thinks so beautiful he risks his life to save it... more | add synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. more
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Charming from start to finish! more (9 total)
Cast
(Complete credited cast) | Irene Dunne | ... | Queen Victoria |
 | Alec Guinness | ... | Benjamin Disraeli |
 | Andrew Ray | ... | Wheeler, the Mudlark |
| Beatrice Campbell | ... | Lady Emily Prior |
| Finlay Currie | ... | John Brown |
| Anthony Steel | ... | Lieutenant Charles McHatten |
| Raymond Lovell | ... | Sergeant Footman Naseby |
| Marjorie Fielding | ... | Lady Margaret Prior |
| Constance Smith | ... | Kate Noonan |
| Edward Rigby | ... | The Watchman |
| Ronan O'Casey | ... | Slattery |
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Runtime:
99 min
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1.37 : 1 more
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Mono (Western Electric Recording)
Certification:
UK:U | USA:Approved (certificate #14628) | Finland:S | Sweden:Btl
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First film of Andrew Ray. more
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Disraeli: Such proposals as slum clearance, public housing, educational facilities for the poor, are all wise and worthy measures and consequently will be opposed vigorously. The British are a proud and independent people, ma'am, and will not yield to improvement without a stout struggle. more
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This is one of those delightful post-war British films that once seen is hard to forget. The story centers around Wheeler, a London "mudlark" (an orphan who scavenges the Thames at low tide), who, upon finding a cameo of Queen Victoria, sets off to Windsor to see "the mother of England." Victoria is secluded as the "widow of Windsor" and a desperate Disraeli is vainly attempting to urge her to resume public duties. However, when Wheeler finally gets to meet his Queen, Victoria is moved to return to her public life. Wonderful performances by Irene Dunne as Victoria, Alec Guinness as Disraeli, Finlay Currie as John Brown and Andrew Ray as Wheeler, the mudlark. If only Fox would release this on DVD or VHS!