Save a Little Sunshine

ABC Pictures

Industry	Film production
Headquarters	Welwyn Garden City , United Kingdom
Products	Films

Save a Little Sunshine is a British comedy motion picture from 1938, helmed by director Norman Lee and featuring performances by Dave Willis, Pat Kirkwood, and Tommy Trinder. The screenplay, crafted by Victor Kendall, Gilbert Gunn, and Vernon Clancey, draws its inspiration from Armitage Owen's theatrical work Lights Out at Eleven.

Plot

Following his dismissal from employment, Dave Smalley purchases a hotel but ultimately finds himself employed there due to unsuccessful financial ventures. Encouraged by his partner Pat, they transform the establishment into a high-end dining venue, which unexpectedly flourishes.

Production

The film was produced at Welwyn Studios, a branch of ABC Pictures, located in Welwyn Garden City. It includes musical numbers such as "Save a Little Sunshine" and "Nothing Can Worry Me Now," both composed by Noel Gay.

Critical reception

According to The Monthly Film Bulletin, while the storyline and cinematography were satisfactory, the movie was hindered by uninspiring dialogue and tentative comedic sequences. Kine Weekly praised it as "an enjoyable and modestly unpretentious comedy." Meanwhile, TV Guide characterized the film as "a benign production offering little beyond a few catchy melodies."