Granny Gets the Point

1971•25m

Drama

A short information film produced to get Britain ready for decimalisation.

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Production

COI, Decimal Currency Board, Ray Elton & Partners, BFI

Language

Status

Released

Release Date

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Cast

Doris Hare

Granny

Glyn Houston

Mr. Collins

Patricia Driscoll

Mrs. Collins (as Pat Driscoll)

Mary Maude

Sandra

Christopher Ellis

Peter (as Chris Ellis)

Michael Ingrams

Commentator (voice)

Anna Dawson

Boutique Assistant (uncredited)

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