The Holly and the Ivy (1952)
December 3, 1952Release Date
The Holly and the Ivy (1952)
December 3, 1952Release Date
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Cast & Crew.
Ralph Richardson
Rev. Martin Gregory
Celia Johnson
Jenny Gregory
Margaret Leighton
Margaret Gregory
Denholm Elliott
Michael Gregory
John Gregson
David Paterson
Hugh Williams
Richard Wyndham
Margaret Halstan
Aunt Lydia
Maureen Delaney
Aunt Bridget
William Hartnell
C
Roland Culver
Lord B.
Robert Flemyng
Major
John Barry
Clubman
George More O'Ferrall
Director
Dandy Nichols
Neighbour
Anatole de Grunwald
Writer
Wynyard Browne
Theatre Play
Media.
Details.
Release DateDecember 3, 1952
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 23m
Content RatingNR
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This Movie Is About.
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The Holly and the Ivy is a 1952 British drama film directed by George More O'Ferrall and starring Ralph Richardson, Celia Johnson, and Margaret Leighton with Denholm Elliott, John Gregson and Hugh Williams also in the cast. It was adapted from the 1950 play of the same name by Wynyard Browne. Produced by Anatole de Grunwald and co-scripted by Browne and de Grunwald it was distributed by British Lion Films. It is about an Irish clergyman whose neglect of his grown offspring, in his zeal to tend to his parishioners, comes to the surface at a Christmas family gathering.
The film was shot at Shepperton Studios outside London with sets designed by the art director Vincent Korda. Actresses Margaret Halstan and Maureen Delany reprised their roles from the stage. It was released in the United States in 1954 by the independent Pacemaker Pictures.