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The Love Match(Movie, 1955)

1h 23min | Genre: Comedy
The Love MatchRating: 3.9/5 (with 22 votes)
The Love Match is a 1955 British black and white comedy film directed by David Paltenghi and starring Arthur Askey, Glenn Melvyn, Thora Hird and Shirley Eaton. A football-mad railway engine driver and his fireman are desperate to get back in time to see a match. It was based on the 1953 play by Glenn Melvyn, one of the stars of the film. A TV spin-off series Love and Kisses, appeared later in 1955. ()
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About The Love Match

After being arrested for assaulting a football referee, desperate train driver Bill (Arthur Askey) raids the railwaymen's holiday fund to cover his £55 fine. He knows he's going to be discovered though, leaving him no choice but to get the money back by hook or by crook! His last chance is to run a book on the United v City football derby. If that wasn't tense enough, Bill's son is also making his debut for United. It looks like it's going to be a day to remember - do you dare look? ...The Love Match.

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Arthur Askey, Glenn Melvyn, Danny Ross - The Love Match(Clip, 2:17)

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Additional Information

Production country: United Kingdom (UK)
Original language: English (EN)
Spoken languages: English (EN)
Translated into 1 language: English (EN)
Status: Released
Release date DE: 02/01/1955
Director: David Paltenghi
Producer: Maclean Rogers
Director of Photography: Arthur Grant
Composer: Wilfred Burns

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WatchPlayStream ID: MOVIES:222503, Added: 04/28/2018, Last updated: 03/25/2024