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Bank Holiday

PG19381h 26mCarol Reed
IMDb 6.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 83%

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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.

ComedyDrama
HotelBeachNurseHolidayRomanceBrighton, EnglandHospitalPierSeaside

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What is Bank Holiday (1938) about?

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.

Who stars in Bank Holiday?

Bank Holiday stars John Lodge (Stephen Howard), Margaret Lockwood (Catherine Lawrence), Hugh Williams (Geoffrey), Rène Ray (Doreen Richards), Merle Tottenham (Milly). The film was directed by Carol Reed.

How long is Bank Holiday?

Bank Holiday has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1938. It is rated PG.

Is Bank Holiday worth watching?

Bank Holiday holds an IMDb rating of 6.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 83. Fans of Comedy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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