The Love Match(1955)
The Love Match Synopsis
After being arrested for assaulting a football referee, desperate train driver Bill (Arthur Askey) raids the railwaymen's holiday fund to cover his £55 fine. He knows he's going to be discovered though, leaving him no choice but to get the money back by hook or by crook! His last chance is to run a book on the United v City football derby. If that wasn't tense enough, Bill's son is also making his debut for United. It looks like it's going to be a day to remember - do you dare look? ...The Love Match.
The Love Match (1955) is a comedy film directed by David Paltenghi, released on February 1, 1955 with a runtime of 1h 23m. It stars Arthur Askey, Glenn Melvyn, Thora Hird and Shirley Eaton. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- David Paltenghi
- Writers:
- Glenn Melvyn, Geoffrey Orme
- Producers:
- John Baxter, Maclean Rogers
- Cinematographer:
- Arthur Grant
- Composer:
- Wilfred Burns
- Production:
- Group 3, Beaconsfield Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Love Match (1955) Trailer
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The Love Match Cast & Crew
Main cast
Arthur Askey
as Bill Brown
- Glenn Melvyn
Glenn Melvyn
as Wally Binns
Thora Hird
as Sal Brown
Shirley Eaton
as Rose Brown
James Kenney
as Percy Brown
- Danny Ross
Danny Ross
as Alf Hall
Patricia Hayes
as Emma Binns
William Franklyn
as Arthur Ford
Edward Chapman
as Mr Longworth
- Robb Wilton
Robb Wilton
as Mr Muddlecombe
- Anthea Askey
Anthea Askey
as Vera
- Iris Vandeleur
Iris Vandeleur
as Mrs Entwhistle
Key crew
Directed by David Paltenghi, written by Glenn Melvyn and Geoffrey Orme, produced by John Baxter and Maclean Rogers.
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The Love Match Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 5 ratings.
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The Love Match – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Love Match online?
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The Love Match (1955) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in The Love Match?
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The main cast of The Love Match (1955) includes Arthur Askey, Glenn Melvyn, Thora Hird, Shirley Eaton and James Kenney. The film was directed by David Paltenghi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Love Match released?
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The Love Match was released on February 1, 1955 and runs for 1h 23m.
Is The Love Match worth watching?
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The Love Match (1955) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Love Match?
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Yes. The official The Love Match trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.