Reluctant Bride

1955 British film by Henry Cass

For the 1866 oil painting, see The Reluctant Bride.

The Reluctant Bride

Theatrical release poster

Directed by| Henry Cass
Written by| Frederick Stephani
Produced by|

* Robert S. Baker
* Monty Berman

Starring|

* John Carroll
* Virginia Bruce
* Brian Oulton
* Kay Callard
* Arthur Lowe

Cinematography| Monty Berman
Edited by| Maurice Rootes
Music by| Stanley Black
Distributed by| Eros Films

Release date

* August 1955 (1955-08)

Running time

| 75 minutes
Country| United Kingdom
Language| English

The Reluctant Bride (U.S. title: Two Grooms for a Bride) is a 1955 British comedy film directed by Henry Cass and starring John Carroll and Virginia Bruce.[1]

## Plot summary

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Jeff Longstreet and Laura Weeks are paired together to take care of a group of wild children whose parents are lost on an African safari. The children make attempts to press Jeff and Laura into a romantic relationship while breaking them away from their fiancees.

## Partial cast

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* John Carroll as Jeff Longstreet
* Virginia Bruce as Laura Weeks
* Brian Oulton as Professor Baker
* Kay Callard as Lola Sinclair
* Donald Stewart as Cadwell
* Arthur Lowe as Mr. Fogarty

## Critical reception

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The Monthly Film Bulletin wrote: "Although the material of this comedy is familiar enough, the treatment is moderately lively, with some bright dialogue capably put over by Virginia Bruce and John Carroll. Minor characters, such as the vicar and the neighbours, are out of stock, but the film on the whole makes quite good-humoured entertainment."[2]

The Radio Times called it a "Far-fetched comedy" and rated it two out of five stars.[3]

In British Sound Films: The Studio Years 1928–1959 David Quinlan rated the film as "average", writing: "Two Hollywood stars polish up some familiar comedy material."[4]

Sky Cinema wrote "Hollywood stars Virginia Bruce and John Carroll help to give a top coating of sophistication to this feather-light British comedy."[5]

## References

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1. ^ "Reluctant Bride". British Film Institute Collections Search. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
2. ^ "Reluctant Bride". The Monthly Film Bulletin. 22 (252): 155. 1 January 1955. ProQuest 1305821082.
3. ^ "The Reluctant Bride – review - cast and crew, movie star rating and where to watch film on TV and online". Radio Times.
4. ^ Quinlan, David (1984). British Sound Films: The Studio Years 1928–1959. London: B.T. Batsford Ltd. p. 365\. ISBN 0-7134-1874-5.
5. ^ "The Reluctant Bride".

## External links

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* Reluctant Bride at IMDb

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