Saturday, September 24, 2022

DERBY DAY (FILM)

Directed by Herbert Wilcox

Starring Anna Neagle

British

1952

Seen on GEM

Ensemble piece dealing with several characters who are on the way to the races on Derby day, including the woman and lover who have murdered her husband, and the working class couple who are excited about their chance to go to the races, but end up listening to it on the radio in the car-park because they've got such a bad view.

 Combined stories are dated and contrived but it's the actors that keep you entertained - stars and character actors. Very enjoyable from start to finish.