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Abstract / Summary

Ealing Studios' output from the 1940s and the 1950s helped define what was arguably the golden age for British cinema. It fostered great directors such as Alexander MacKendrick and Robert Hamer, while giving stars such as Alec Guinness and Peter Sellers the chance to shine. With iconic performances from Alec Guinness, Peter Sellers and Herbert Lom, THE LADYKILLERSis quintessential Ealing. Director Alexander Mackendrick’s film centres on a criminal gang planning their next job, who find themselves boarding with an innocent old lady who thinks they are musicians. When the gang set out to kill Mrs. Wilberforce, they run into one problem after another, and get what they deserve. Mackendrick’s last film as director before his move to Hollywood, THE LADYKILLERS remains one of the best British comedies ever made.

Field of Interest

Film

Accolades / Awards

Nominated 1957 Academy Awards, USA, Best Writing, Best Screenplay - Original, Won 1956 British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA), Best British Actress, Won 1956 British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA), Best British Screenplay, Nominated 1956 British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA), Best British Film, Nominated 1956 British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA), Best Film from any Source

Copyright Message

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Director

Alexander Mackendrick, 1912-1993

Content Type

Script

Duration

0 sec

Format

Text

Sub Genre

Comedy, Crime

Original Release Date

1955

Page Count

145

Performer

Sir Alec Guinness, 1914-2000, Cecil Parker, 1897-1971, Peter Sellers, 1925-1980

Producer

Sir Michael Balcon, 1896-1977

Producer - Institution

Rank Organization Film Productions, Ealing Studios

Publication Year

2015

Publisher

Studio Canal

Place Published / Released

London, England

Release Date

1955

Subject

Film, Music & Performing Arts, Literature & Language, 1950s, Criminals, Robbers and thieves, 1950s, Professor Marcus, Claude, Harry

Keywords and Translated Subjects

1950s