The Love Match (1955)
1h 23m
Running Time
February 1, 1955Release Date
The Love Match (1955)
1h 23m
Running Time
February 1, 1955Release Date
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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
Thora Hird
Sal Brown
James Kenney
Percy Brown
Shirley Eaton
Rose Brown
Danny Ross
Alf Hall
David Paltenghi
Director
Patricia Hayes
Emma Binns
Geoffrey Orme
Writer
William Franklyn
Arthur Ford
John Baxter
Producer
Edward Chapman
Mr Longworth
Maclean Rogers
Producer
Wilfred Burns
Composer
Robb Wilton
Mr Muddlecombe
Arthur Grant
Cinematographer
Anthea Askey
Vera
Iris Vandeleur
Mrs Entwhistle
Peter Swanwick
Mr Hall
Leonard Williams
Aggressive Man
Reginald Hearne
PC Wilfred
Maurice Kaufmann
Harry Longworth
Eric Boyd-Perkins
Sound Editor
E.S. Laurie
Production Manager
geoffery orme
Writer
Eric Saw
Draughtsman
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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 by Glenn Melvyn, one of the stars of the film. A TV spin-off series Love and Kisses, appeared later in 1955.