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The Love Match

  • 1955
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
141
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The Love Match (1955)
Comedy

Two football-loving railway workers get into trouble after racing their engine home to get to a match on time.Two football-loving railway workers get into trouble after racing their engine home to get to a match on time.Two football-loving railway workers get into trouble after racing their engine home to get to a match on time.

  • Director
    • David Paltenghi
  • Writers
    • Glenn Melvyn
    • Geoffrey Orme
  • Stars
    • Arthur Askey
    • Glenn Melvyn
    • Thora Hird
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    141
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • David Paltenghi
    • Writers
      • Glenn Melvyn
      • Geoffrey Orme
    • Stars
      • Arthur Askey
      • Glenn Melvyn
      • Thora Hird
    • 13User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Arthur Askey
    Arthur Askey
    • Bill Brown
    Glenn Melvyn
    • Wally Binns
    Thora Hird
    Thora Hird
    • Sal Brown
    Shirley Eaton
    Shirley Eaton
    • Rose Brown
    James Kenney
    James Kenney
    • Percy Brown
    Edward Chapman
    Edward Chapman
    • Mr. Longworth
    Danny Ross
    • Alf Hall
    Robb Wilton
    • Mr. Muddlecombe
    Anthea Askey
    • Vera
    Patricia Hayes
    Patricia Hayes
    • Emma Binns
    Iris Vandeleur
    • Mrs. Entwhistle
    William Franklyn
    William Franklyn
    • Arthur Ford
    Leonard Williams
    • Aggressive Man
    Peter Swanwick
    Peter Swanwick
    • Mr. Hall
    Dorothy Blythe
    • Waitress
    Reginald Hearne
    • Police Constable Wilfred
    Maurice Kaufmann
    Maurice Kaufmann
    • Harry Longworth
    Alan Clarke
    • Football Commentator
    • Director
      • David Paltenghi
    • Writers
      • Glenn Melvyn
      • Geoffrey Orme
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    10tinahaskman

    A little nugget

    As a 10-year old boy, I was taken by my Dad to see "Invaders from Mars" with Leif Ericson. We left talking about the support feature, Arthur Askey in "The Love Match". Typically English and Lancashire to boot, it has soccer and steam trains, what more could a young boy want. A young Shirley Eaton (painted gold in Goldfinger) is a delight despite her over-the-top Lancashire accent and what can I say about Danny Ross, who all but steals the show as Rose Brown's young man (his party-piece is a pratfall with instant recovery - very funny). Arthur Askey is a joy (but then I'm biased) and to see Rob Wilton as the magistrate was the icing on the cake. A gentle comedy that leads me to the timeless cliché 'they don't make 'em like that anymore' and more's the pity.
    10crossbow0106

    A Great Comic Slice Of Life

    This is a very funny film from the mid 50's about Bill who is a railway motorman who is a giant football (soccer) fan. He goes to a match with his co-worker Wally (played by the writer of this gem, Glenn Melvyn) and by accident he hits the referee with a pie in the face. He is hauled off to court and fined 5 pounds, but Wally, who is deliberately dim in the film, hands the bag of money which was for a railwaymen party to someone who promptly uses the money to pay her fine of 50 pounds. So, how are they going to get the money back? There are other characters in this film, namely Bill's wife, who has great one liners, his son who is going to play football for the team Bill hates and his daughter, the stunning Shirley Eaton, who is entered in a dance contest in Liverpool. This is a great comedy about a family and their own part of the world. The screenplay by Mr. Melvyn is superb, and there are genuinely hilarious moments. No matter what kind of comedy you like, this is very highly recommended. Its crisp, the wit keeps flowing and the laughs are plenty. What more can you ask for?
    6malcolmgsw

    Sensation:Askey funny in a film

    Some of Askey's 1940s efforts are absolutely dire.It is little surprise when he stopped making films after "Bees In Paradise" which is truly awful.So it is something of a surprise to see how good he is in this film.Mind you he shortly returned to dismal form with "Ransbottom Rides Again".clearly he was very reliant on his material.Glenn Melvyn's screen play is funny and clearly tailor made for Askey.the whole film is very nostalgic with steam engines and views of Burnden Park and The Valley.There are a lot of film of matches which are extremely interesting.There is one notable continuity howler.Askey's son is playing against a team with dark shirts,however in the inert he hi playing against a team in white.A real bonus for lovers of music hall is the scene in the magistrates court with the great Robb Wilton doing part of his famous act.Worh seeing just for that.
    Chris-913

    Remembering a childhood film.

    As a child of 6 or 7 years I found all of Arthur Askey's 1950's films hilarious, this one in particular as it contained the following gag:

    Alf Hall is Rose Brown's dimwitted boy friend. When he knocks on the Brown's front door for the very first time Bill Brown opens it and all Alf can do is splutter out his name "Alf 'all, Alf 'all." Bill's reply is "Don't worry I'll catch you."

    That little scene has stayed in my mind for more than forty years!
    8jsouth-3

    Good cast and still very funny

    Arthur Askey was a major British television star from the 1950s onwards but still found time to star in a number of good solid comedies. Most of his best work was during the Second World War but Love Match must also rank as one of his best films. Askey and friend Wally (Glenn Melvyn) drive a steam locomotive for a living but his real passion is football and in particular his local team United. The plot starts here and manages to pack in a lot; an argument with the referee (Franklyn) at a match; an appearance before the magistrate (a lovely Rob Wilton cameo) his daughter (Eaton) in a dance contest, her romance with Alfie Hall (Ross), his son (Kenney) getting the chance to play professionally - but for City, shock at meeting the new lodger (Franklyn again) and various dodges to replace some stolen holiday money - all in 85 minutes!

    The script based on a play by Melvyn gives plenty of opportunity for the talented cast to shine. In particular Danny Ross stands out - a fine comedian, in the Lancashire tradition of the gormless simpleton, he seems to have made far too few films. This is the only one I have seen so far. His main legacy seems to have been appearing as the same Alf Hall character in the long running radio show 'The Clitheroe Kid' (1958-1972). Still worth hearing if you get the chance.

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    • Trivia
      The teams involved in the football matches are Bolton Wanderers, Charlton Athletic, and Cardiff City.
    • Quotes

      Sal Brown: Hurry up or you will miss the train.

      Bill Brown: What are you talking about woman - I'm driving it.

    • Connections
      Remake of The Love Match (1953)

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    • Release date
      • February 1955 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Burnden Park, Bolton, Greater Manchester, England, UK
    • Production company
      • Beaconsfield Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 25m(85 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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