The Little Hut (1957)

Director:

Mark Robson

Writers:

André Roussin (play)
Nancy Mitford (adaptation)

Release Date:

26 August 1957 (Sweden)

Genre:

Comedy | Romance

Plot:

Three persons, Susan and Philip Ashlow and Henry Brittingham-Brett are washed ashore on a deserted island after a shipwreck...

Plot Keywords:

Footsie Under The Table | Based On Play

Cast

Ava Gardner	...	Lady Susan Ashlow
Stewart Granger	...	Sir Philip Ashlow
David Niven	...	Henry Brittingham-Brett
Walter Chiari	...	Mario
Finlay Currie	...	The Rev. Bertram Brittingham-Brett
Jean Cadell	...	Mrs. Hermione Brittingham-Brett
Jack Lambert	...	Capt. MacWalt
Henry Oscar	...	Mr. Trollope
Viola Lyel	...	Miss Edwards
Jaron Valton	...	Indian Gentleman

Runtime:

90 min | USA:90 min (TCM print) | USA:78 min

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1

Sound Mix:

Perspecta Stereo

Certification:

Finland:S | Portugal:17 | West Germany:16 | Australia:G

Filming Locations:

Cinecittà Studios, Cinecittà, Rome, Lazio, Italy

Company:

Herbson S.A.

Trivia:

Oswald Morris says in his memoirs he was asked to be DOP.

Quotes:

Sir Philip Ashlow: Don't make such a fuss, old boy. Stiff upper lip.
Henry Brittingham-Brett: I didn't fall on my upper lip.

Movie Connections:

Version of Petite hutte, La (1966) (TV)

Soundtrack:

The Little Hut

A delightful and enjoyable film

A fun filled romp, full of silly if not sometimes cruel jokes. Not the best of movies, but definitely well worth watching. David Niven and Stewart Granger are their usual charming selves with Granger as an especially delightful and ingenious gentleman. Ava Gardner as wonderful as always, with such a delightful character that is absolutely iresistable. The story line is typical, but full of jocular surprises, especially concerning the unconventional relationships between Granger, Gardner and Niven.