| The Reluctant Bride | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Henry Cass |
| Written by | Frederick Stephani |
| Produced by | |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Monty Berman |
| Edited by | Maurice Rootes |
| Music by | Stanley Black |
| Distributed by | Eros Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 75 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
The Reluctant Bride (U.S. title: Two Grooms for a Bride) is a 1955 British comedy film directed by Henry Cass and starring John Carroll and Virginia Bruce. [1]
Jeff Longstreet and Laura Weeks are paired together to take care of a group of wild children whose parents are lost on an African safari. The children make attempts to press Jeff and Laura into a romantic relationship while breaking them away from their fiancees.
The Monthly Film Bulletin wrote: "Although the material of this comedy is familiar enough, the treatment is moderately lively, with some bright dialogue capably put over by Virginia Bruce and John Carroll. Minor characters, such as the vicar and the neighbours, are out of stock, but the film on the whole makes quite good-humoured entertainment." [2]
The Radio Times called it a "Far-fetched comedy" and rated it two out of five stars. [3]
In British Sound Films: The Studio Years 1928–1959 David Quinlan rated the film as "average", writing: "Two Hollywood stars polish up some familiar comedy material." [4]
Sky Cinema wrote "Hollywood stars Virginia Bruce and John Carroll help to give a top coating of sophistication to this feather-light British comedy." [5]
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