Chaussure à son pied

Original title: Hobson's Choice

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7.7/10

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Charles Laughton, Brenda de Banzie, and John Mills in Chaussure à son pied (1954)

Widower Henry Hobson (Charles Laughton) is a successful bootmaker and a tyrannical father of three daughters who all want to leave him by getting married, but he refuses because marriage traditions require him to pay out settlements.

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Widower Henry Hobson refuses to let his three daughters get married because he doesn't want to pay settlements, so they'll just have to outsmart him.Widower Henry Hobson refuses to let his three daughters get married because he doesn't want to pay settlements, so they'll just have to outsmart him.Widower Henry Hobson refuses to let his three daughters get married because he doesn't want to pay settlements, so they'll just have to outsmart him.

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IMDb RATING

7.7/10

9.4K

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See production info at IMDbPro

Won 1 BAFTA Award
- 2 wins & 4 nominations total

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Trivia
Although playing a 30-year-old, Brenda de Banzie was 44 at the time of filming.

Goofs
When Maggie and Willie leave their benefactress' house, the film crew is reflected in the shop windows as the two walk down the street.

Quotes
Maggie Hobson: I've been watching you for a long time and everything I've seen I've liked. I think you'll do for me.

Connections
Featured in The South Bank Show: David Lean: A Life in Film (1985)

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9/10

One of the greatest British movies of all time

This film is still one of my all time favourites. The acting is superb, especially from Sir John Mills who delivers the most convincing piece of acting I have seen. Every part of this film is a joy to watch, from Charles Laughtons drunken behaviour to Brenda De Banzie's sheer determination to get what she wants by forcing Mills' character to stand up for himself once in his life.

They don't make films like this anymore, no profanity, no nudity and no innuendo.

A perfect family movie. You'd be mad to miss this next time you see it's coming on TV .