Momma Don't Allow(1956)
Momma Don't Allow Synopsis
A Free Cinema short documenting a night at the Wood Green Jazz Club, observing youth culture, music, and social dynamics through an unobtrusive, non-narrated style.
Momma Don't Allow (1956) is a documentary and music film directed by Karel Reisz, released on February 5, 1956 with a runtime of 22m. It stars Lonnie Donegan, Ottilie Patterson, Chris Barber and Pat Halcox. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Karel Reisz
- Writers:
- Karel Reisz, Tony Richardson
- Cinematographer:
- Walter Lassally
- Production:
- BFI
- Status:
- Released
Momma Don't Allow Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lonnie Donegan
as Self - banjo and vocals
- Ottilie Patterson
Ottilie Patterson
as Self - vocals
- Chris Barber
Chris Barber
as Self - trombone
- Pat Halcox
Pat Halcox
as Self - trumpet
- Monty Sunshine
Monty Sunshine
as Self -clarinet
- Ron Bowden
Ron Bowden
as Self - drums
- Jim Bray
Jim Bray
as Self - bass
Key crew
Directed by Karel Reisz, written by Karel Reisz and Tony Richardson.
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Momma Don't Allow Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 14 ratings.
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Momma Don't Allow – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Momma Don't Allow online?
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Momma Don't Allow (1956) is available to stream on OVID and BFI Player Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Momma Don't Allow?
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The main cast of Momma Don't Allow (1956) includes Lonnie Donegan, Ottilie Patterson, Chris Barber, Pat Halcox and Monty Sunshine. The film was directed by Karel Reisz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Momma Don't Allow released?
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Momma Don't Allow was released on February 5, 1956 and runs for 22m.
Is Momma Don't Allow worth watching?
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Momma Don't Allow (1956) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.