Bank Holiday (1938)

6.2/10 86 min Comedy Drama

Overview

A 1930s British summer Bank Holiday starts at midday on Saturday with a rush for the trains to the seaside. Doreen and Milly are off to a beauty contest, Geoffrey and Catherine are having an illicit weekend in the Grand Hotel and May and the kids are set for a more straightforward holiday of sea, sand, and pub. Meanwhile, the manager and performers on the pier are praying for rain.

Cast

John Lodge

Stephen Howard

Margaret Lockwood

Catherine Lawrence

Hugh Williams

Geoffrey

Rène Ray

Doreen Richards

Merle Tottenham

Milly

Linden Travers

Ann Howard

Wally Patch

Arthur

Kathleen Harrison

May

Garry Marsh

Follies Manager

Jeanne Stuart

Miss Mayfair

Wilfrid Lawson

Police Sergeant

Felix Aylmer

Dr. Nichols

Michael Rennie

Guardsman (uncredited)

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