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Hobson's Choice (Criterion Collection) (1954)

  
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The perennially popular play was turned into a classic comedy by director/co-scripter David Lean, with a bravura performance by Charles Laughton in the title role of a tyrannical boot-maker who forbids his daughters to marry whom they wish, and how they turn the tables on him. With John Mills, Brenda de Banzie. 108 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono; audio commentary; bonus documentary "The Hollywood Greats: Charles Laughton" (1978); theatrical trailer.
 
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Category:
Comedy
Director:
David Lean
Rated:
NR
Color:
Black & White
Closed Captioned:
 Yes
Cast:  Charles Laughton, John Mills, Brenda de Banzie, Daphne Anderson, Prunella Scales, Richard Wattis, Derek Blomfield, Helen Haye, Joseph Tomelty, Julien Mitchell, Gibb McLaughlin, Philip Stainton, Dorothy Gordon, John Laurie, Raymond Huntley
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