Gert and Daisy's Weekend
| Company type | Film |
|---|---|
| Industry | Film industry |
| Founded | 1942 |
| Founder | Maclean Rogers (director), Kathleen Butler (screenplay), H. F. Maltby (screenplay) |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom |
| Products | Comedy film |
Gert and Daisy's Weekend is a 1942 British comedy film helmed by director Maclean Rogers, featuring performances by Elsie Waters, Doris Waters, and Iris Vandeleur. The screenplay was crafted by Kathleen Butler, H. F. Maltby, alongside Rogers.
Production took place at Welwyn Studios, with art director William Hemsley responsible for the set designs. This film was succeeded by the sequel Gert and Daisy Clean Up later in 1942.
Cast
- Elsie Waters portraying Gert
- Doris Waters as Daisy
- Iris Vandeleur in the role of Ma Butler
- Elizabeth Hunt as Maisie Butler
- John Slater playing Jack Densham
- Wally Patch as Charlie Peters
- Annie Esmond in the role of Lady Plumtree
- Aubrey Mallalieu as Barnes
- O. B. Clarence portraying the vicar
- Noel Dainton as Detective Inspector
- Arthur Denton in the role of village policeman
- Vi Kaley as an elderly lady whose son is to be evacuated
- David Keir playing magistrates clerk
- Jack May as an old man dancing at a Tube station
- Gerald Moore portraying Tommy
- Johnnie Schofield as Policeman at Town Hall
- Leonard Sharp playing the father of a small boy
- Jack Vyvyan as village policeman
- Ben Williams in the role of Sam the fishmonger
Critical reception
The Monthly Film Bulletin observed: "The narrative is naturally far-fetched, primarily serving as a framework for renowned comediennes Elsie and Doris Waters, who deliver spirited performances reflecting their music-hall and radio backgrounds. While supporting cast members are notably less impressive, the genuine English settings and customs provide a welcome contrast to Hollywood's fanciful depictions of England."
According to The Radio Times Guide to Films, which assigned a 2/5 star rating, Elsie and Doris Waters—well-known radio personalities—seemed dissatisfied with the recycled humor presented in this uncommon film appearance. The storyline centers on the sisters escorting evacuees from East End to a countryside residence, where children become implicated in a jewel theft.
In British Sound Films: The Studio Years 1928–1959, critic David Quinlan classified the movie as "average," describing it as "a fairly wild comedy" featuring broad material enthusiastically enacted by its lead performers.