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Half a Sixpence

The joyous screen version of the Broadway and London musical hit. "If I had the money, I'd buy me a banjo!" says struggling sales clerk Arthur Kipps (Tommy Steele). Soon he'll inherit enough to buy a whole bloomin' orchestra. But can his newfound wealth buy happiness? Multi-talented Steele brings his London and New York stage smash to the screen in this big, cheerful tune-filled production based on H.G. Wells' charming novel "Kipps." Cyril Ritchard costars as a thespian who introduces Arthur to the joys of Edwardian London's music halls. And a huge cast of high-stepping, high spirited singers and dancers have the time of their lives. Enjoy because "Half A Sixpence" gets you a million dollars' worth of fun.

Credits

Half a Sixpence Cast

Name Character
Tommy Steele He was 31, now 87 years old as Arthur Kipps
Pamela Cundell She was 47, 95 years old when she died as Pub Character
Queenie Watts She was 44, 56 years old when she died as Singer
Elaine Taylor She was 0, now 56 years old as Victoria
Cyril Ritchard He was 70, 80 years old when he died as Harry Chitterlow
Julia Foster She was 24, now 80 years old as Ann
Penelope Horner She was 28, now 84 years old as Helen

Half a Sixpence Crew

Name Department
Beverley Cross as Screenplay. He was 36 (66) years old when He died Writing
George Sidney as Director. He was 51 (85) years old when He died Directing
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Half a Sixpence (56 years)

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  • Release day: Thursday, December 21, 1967
  • Runtime: 143 minutes