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Hobson's Choice - 60th Anniversary Edition
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Henry Horatio Hobson (Academy Award -Winner Charles Laughton) is the owner of a well-established boot shop in nineteenth century Salford, Lancashire and the father of three daughters. The oldest, Maggie (Brenda De Banzie), shoulders both home and business responsibilities while Hobson whiles the time away at the local pub. The younger sisters are both being courted by neighbours, but Hobson refuses to give the couples settlements. Maggie becomes tired of his oafish behaviour and decides to take matters into her hands by seeking a husband.
Much to the hilarity and consternation of her father, aged spinster Maggie sets her sights on shy Will Mossop (John Mills), Hobson's master boot-maker. Mossop is at first stunned by the suggestion, but eventually agrees to Maggie's authoritative persuasion, and together they set up a rival boot shop. A timeless masterpiece that marked a temporary return to David Lean's period adaptations of Dickens (Great Expectations, Oliver Twist). The film went on to win multiple awards.
This film has been digitally restored to its former glory.
Special Features:
- New and exclusive interviews with Prunella Scales and screenwriter Norman Spencer
- Vintage Classics
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- English
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- Vintage Classics
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Hobson's Choice - 60th Anniversary Edition
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Blu-ray
RRP: £22.99
£12.99
Save: £10.00
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Henry Horatio Hobson (Academy Award -Winner Charles Laughton) is the owner of a well-established boot shop in nineteenth century Salford, Lancashire and the father of three daughters. The oldest, Maggie (Brenda De Banzie), shoulders both home and business responsibilities while Hobson whiles the time away at the local pub. The younger sisters are both being courted by neighbours, but Hobson refuses to give the couples settlements. Maggie becomes tired of his oafish behaviour and decides to take matters into her hands by seeking a husband.
Much to the hilarity and consternation of her father, aged spinster Maggie sets her sights on shy Will Mossop (John Mills), Hobson's master boot-maker. Mossop is at first stunned by the suggestion, but eventually agrees to Maggie's authoritative persuasion, and together they set up a rival boot shop. A timeless masterpiece that marked a temporary return to David Lean's period adaptations of Dickens (Great Expectations, Oliver Twist). The film went on to win multiple awards.
This film has been digitally restored to its former glory.
Special Features:
- New and exclusive interviews with Prunella Scales and screenwriter Norman Spencer
- Vintage Classics
- U
- English
- 1
- B
- Vintage Classics
Frequently Bought Together
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Total Price: £47.98
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British Brilliance
When talking about David Lean it’s hard not to wax rhapsodic! From the opening chords of Sir Malcolm Arnold’s music we know what we are about to experience is of distinct quality. The restoration of this classic is first class, with the glowing cinematography popping as it should. The bonus features include a charming interview with Prunella Scales and a more in depth interview with the screenwriter Norman Spencer. Highly recommended!
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A great film superbly presented!
'Hobson's Choice' has an engaging plot and is superbly acted. The picture and sound on this new blu-ray are excellent and have made a massive difference to the film - which should now be more enjoyable than ever. The extras on the disc are on the light side, but I would guess that that shouldn't be any more than a very minor quibble for any buyer who wants a pristine copy of the film in their collection.
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