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Hobson's Choice

NR19541h 48mDavid Lean
IMDb 7.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 91%

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"A Masterpiece of Lusty, Gusty, Rowdy Entertainment"

A widower refuses to let his three daughters marry in order to avoid paying settlements, so they'll just have to outsmart him.

ComedyDramaRomance
Northern EnglandParent Child RelationshipMarriageBased On Play Or MusicalMarriage Of ConvenienceBlack And WhiteDrunkShoe Store

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What is Hobson's Choice (1954) about?

A widower refuses to let his three daughters marry in order to avoid paying settlements, so they'll just have to outsmart him.

Who stars in Hobson's Choice?

Hobson's Choice stars Charles Laughton (Henry Horatio Hobson), John Mills (William Mossop), Brenda De Banzie (Maggie Hobson), Daphne Anderson (Alice Hobson), Prunella Scales (Vicky Hobson). The film was directed by David Lean.

How long is Hobson's Choice?

Hobson's Choice has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1954. It is rated NR.

Is Hobson's Choice worth watching?

Hobson's Choice holds an IMDb rating of 7.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 91. Fans of Comedy, Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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