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Love's a Luxury

1952•1h 29m•6.2/10
Comedy

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6.2/10(3)

A theatre producer and actor try in vain to have a quiet week in a country cottage. But their efforts turn into comic disaster as a variety of wives, girlfriends and scoutmasters arrive uninvited.

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Production

Film Studios Manchester

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Hugh Wakefield

Hugh Wakefield

Charles Pentwick

Derek Bond

Derek Bond

Robert Bentley

Michael Medwin

Michael Medwin

Dick Pentwick

Helen Shingler

Helen Shingler

Mrs. Pentwick

Zena Marshall

Zena Marshall

Fritzi Villiers

Bill Shine

Bill Shine

Clarence Mole

Patricia Raine

Patricia Raine

Molly Harris

Grace Arnold

Grace Arnold

Mrs. Harris

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