The Little Hut(1957)
A neglected wife is shipwrecked on a desert island with her husband and her would-be lover.
The Little Hut Synopsis
Sir Philip Ashlow (Stewart Granger), his neglected wife, Lady Ashlow (Ava Gardner) and his best friend Henry Brittingham-Brett (David Niven) are shipwrecked on a desert island. This potential ménage à trois where the two men compete for the lady's attention is interrupted by the unexpected arrival of a fourth inhabitant of the island.
The Little Hut (1957) is a comedy and romance film directed by Mark Robson, released on May 3, 1957 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Ava Gardner, Stewart Granger, David Niven and Walter Chiari. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 16 ratings.
- Director:
- Mark Robson
- Writers:
- F. Hugh Herbert
- Producers:
- F. Hugh Herbert, Mark Robson
- Cinematographer:
- Freddie Young
- Composer:
- Robert Farnon
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British Studios
- Status:
- Released
The Little Hut Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ava Gardner
as Lady Susan Ashlow
Stewart Granger
as Sir Philip Ashlow
David Niven
as Henry Brittingham-Brett
Walter Chiari
as Mario
Finlay Currie
as The Rev. Bertram Brittingham-Brett
Jean Cadell
as Mrs. Hermione Brittingham-Brett
Henry Oscar
as Mr. Trollope
Viola Lyel
as Miss Edwards
Jack Lambert
as Capt. MacWalt
- Jaron Yaltan
Jaron Yaltan
as Indian Gentleman
Key crew
Directed by Mark Robson, written by F. Hugh Herbert, produced by F. Hugh Herbert and Mark Robson.
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The Little Hut Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 16 ratings.
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The Little Hut – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Little Hut online?
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The Little Hut (1957) is available to stream on TCM. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Little Hut?
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The main cast of The Little Hut (1957) includes Ava Gardner, Stewart Granger, David Niven, Walter Chiari and Finlay Currie. The film was directed by Mark Robson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Little Hut released?
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The Little Hut was released on May 3, 1957 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is The Little Hut worth watching?
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The Little Hut (1957) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 16 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.