Lassie from Lancashire
| Industry | Film production |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Welwyn Garden City , United Kingdom |
Lassie from Lancashire is a 1938 British romantic musical comedy helmed by director John Paddy Carstairs, featuring performances by Marjorie Browne, Hal Thompson, and Marjorie Sandford. The production was undertaken by British National Films at Welwyn Studios, with art direction led by Duncan Sutherland.
Plot
Jenny (portrayed by Marjorie Browne), an actress facing hardship, relocates with her father (Mark Daly) to a boarding house managed by Aunt Hetty (Elsie Wagstaff), where both endure demanding workloads. Jenny develops a romantic connection with Tom (Hal Thompson), an aspiring songwriter, yet their relationship encounters obstacles due to Margie (Marjorie Sandford), the envious lead of the local pierrot troupe. Eventually, the pair achieve success by securing a contract for a West End theatre production in London, boosting their professional prospects.
Cast
- Marjorie Browne as Jenny
- Hal Thompson as Tom
- Marjorie Sandford as Margie
- Mark Daly as Father
- Vera Lennox as Daisy
- Elsie Wagstaff as Aunt Hetty
- Billy Caryll as himself
- Hilda Mundy as herself
- Johnnie Schofield as Cyril
- Leslie Phillips in a minor role
- Anita Sharp-Bolster as Audience Woman
Critical reception
The film received a two-star rating out of four from TV Guide, which described it as "a delightful small-scale romantic comedy." According to the Monthly Film Bulletin, it was characterized as a "pleasant little love story" primarily serving to highlight engaging songs alongside wholesome and witty humor.
Bibliography
- Low, Rachael. Filmmaking in 1930s Britain. George Allen & Unwin, 1985.
- Wood, Linda. British Films, 1927-1939. British Film Institute, 1986.