The Love Match (1955)
1h 23m
Running Time
February 1, 1955Release Date

Plot.
After being arrested for assaulting a football referee, desperate train driver Bill (Arthur Askey) raids the railwaymen's holiday fund to cover his £55 fine. He knows he's going to be discovered though, leaving him no choice but to get the money back by hook or by crook! His last chance is to run a book on the United v City football derby. If that wasn't tense enough, Bill's son is also making his debut for United. It looks like it's going to be a day to remember - do you dare look? ...The Love Match.
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Cast & Crew.

Arthur Askey
Bill Brown

Glenn Melvyn
Wally Binns / Writer

Thora Hird
Sal Brown

Shirley Eaton
Rose Brown

James Kenney
Percy Brown

Danny Ross
Alf Hall

Patricia Hayes
Emma Binns

William Franklyn
Arthur Ford

Edward Chapman
Mr Longworth

Robb Wilton
Mr Muddlecombe

Anthea Askey
Vera

Iris Vandeleur
Mrs Entwhistle

Peter Swanwick
Mr Hall

Leonard Williams
Aggressive Man

Reginald Hearne
PC Wilfred

Maurice Kaufmann
Harry Longworth
Media.

Details.
This Movie Is About.
lodger
romance
dance competition
based on play or musical
train
soccer
drunk
television set
football match
train drivers
trial
Wiki.
The Love Match is a 1955 British black and white comedy film directed by David Paltenghi and starring Arthur Askey, Glenn Melvyn, Thora Hird and Shirley Eaton. A football-mad railway engine driver and his fireman are desperate to get back in time to see a match. It was based on the 1953 play of the same name by Glenn Melvyn, one of the stars of the film. A TV spin-off series, Love and Kisses, appeared later in 1955.
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