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Room in the House is a British film directed by Maurice Elvey with Patrick Barr
Room in the House (1955)
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Add to a movie listRoom in the House is a 1955 comedy-drama film directed by Maurice Elvey. The film's screenplay, by Alfred Shaughnessy, is based on Eynon Evans's play Bless This House. The film was produced by Alfred Shaughnessy for Act Films Ltd.
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Ageing widow Betsy Richards stays with each of her three sons in turn, to find out who she'd prefer to spend the rest of her days with. When her favorite, Hugh, leaves for America, she becomes distressed. Finally, the sons rally round and buy Betsy her own cottage in the village.Actors
Patrick Barr
(Jack Richards)
Marjorie Rhodes
(Betsy Richards)
Leslie Dwyer
(Benji Pugh)
Rachel Gurney
Billie Whitelaw
(Margaret)
Edie Martin
(Mrs. Potter)
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