All Over the Town (1949) - Britmovie

Rob Compton · 21-06-2003, 11:47 AM

Can anyone help please? I'm desparately seeking a copy of this film, made by Rank in 1949 and directed by Derek Twist, starring a young Bryan Forbes. It was filmed around Lyme Regis in Dorset, and I would dearly love to obtain a copy.

Please help if you can.
Many thanks
Rob

[ 27. December 2003, 20:37: Message edited by: DB7 ]

Rob Compton · 28-06-2003, 07:38 AM

Isn't there anyone out there who can help? (sob, sob!).

Can I borrow this film (or others like it) from a film library of some sort?

Anyone know?
Many thanks for any response (especially if it's a positive one!)

rgds
Rob

Rob Compton · 10-11-2004, 11:52 PM

I am desparate to obtain a copy of this film, which I think has never been released on video or DVD.

Does anyone have any ideas? It was based on a book by R F Delderfield, and was filmed in and around Lyme Regis in Dorset.

Please help!

Many thanks
Rob

Pam Morton · 12-11-2004, 03:30 PM

Hi Rob, I too would very much like info re the film "All Over the Town" made in Lyme Regis - as with many of my (then!) little friends, I was in it and an unpaid child extra. We walked around a lot and that was all. But I'd love to get a copy just to have a record of Lyme as it was in those days. It was very exciting for us all having major stars like Bryan Forbes and Sarah Churchill et al but there was a sad story about the film camera man, John something, who was a lovely guy and gave me, even at such a young age, an interest in photography which has lasted ever since. I think it was made before 1949, however, as we left Lyme long before that. If you hear of any copies, I'd be grateful for any news. Thanks and regards.

JamesM · 12-11-2004, 07:14 PM

What wass the sad story, Pam, about the cameraman? Incidently I have been speaking to the cinematographer of this film very recently, C.M. Pennington-Richards.

Rob Compton · 12-11-2004, 08:45 PM

Thanks to both Pam and James for their replies. You are quite right, Pam, I made a mistake and the film was released in 1947.

All I know about it is from Bryan Forbes autobiography "The director was Derek Twist and I suspect he allowed me to overdo the charm - certainly studying the still photgraphs in my scrap album I appear to have cultivated a very coy hair style and I undoubtedly wore too much make up. Being engaged for the entire run of the picture, I came into what was then untold wealth, earning no less than Â£700"

(By the way, I recommend this book - Notes for a Life - very readable and very funny)

Pam, I'm fascinated to know you were actually in the film - wow! Like James, I'd like to know the sad story?

I know Lyme very well indeed, and I'd also love to see what it was like then. Any more memories or anecdotes?

And, of course, if anyone can suggest how to actually see the film, please do! I've tried the local museums and archives - no go!

Many thanks in advance
Rob :)

Pam Morton · 13-11-2004, 10:20 AM

Quote:

JamesM:
What wass the sad story, Pam, about the cameraman? Incidently I have been speaking to the cinematographer of this film very recently, C.M. Pennington-Richards.

Hi, you two - and goodness, I'd forgotten about C. Pennington-Richards! Bryan Forbes was quite friendly with someone called Monica (won't give the surname) who was an older pupil at the same school! As for the sad story, I think a pm to each of you would be the best way to reply, if that's O.K.

Buster · 31-08-2006, 12:27 PM

the Lyme Regis Film Society have been given a copy of this film by the studio and occasionally show it at the Lyme Cinema.

Lyme Regis Dorset - Lyme Regis Film Society

My Mother wasn't actually in the film but she worked in a clothes shop in Broad Street (the main street) and was asked to dress the shop window for the film set and was paid the princely sum of £5, which was a small fortune then.

If you look at the home page of the web site linked above: Lyme Regis Dorset - Home you will see a poster from the film, along with John Fowles "The French Lieutenants Woman" and Jane Austen's "Persuasion", which were also both filmed largely in Lyme Regis.

I am not a member of the film society but I'm sure that they will provide showing dates if you contact them.

Rob Compton · 01-09-2006, 07:10 AM

That's really helpful, Buster, many thanks

I will make some enquiries as you suggest

rgds
Rob

alex · 22-11-2006, 05:48 PM

Hi,

This film is being shown on TCM in the States on 17th January 2007 at 9.30 am EST.

Alex

JamesM · 02-01-2007, 01:32 AM

bump as a reminder

Rob Compton · 02-01-2007, 04:37 PM

Thanks James!

I must have completely missed alex's post on 22nd November.

Can I ask a favour (I think you may know what is coming next!) and that is could anyone who has access to TCM in the US on 17th January at 09:30 EST, PLEASE record this film for me - either on to VHS or DVD, I don't mind.

I would be very happy to pay all expenses, and could - if anyone else wanted a copy - pass it on as necessary.

I've been looking for this film for 20 years or so - I do hope that

1. alex is right
2. there isn't a power cut
3. there is a kind person out there who could do this - please either post here or send me a private message so we can sort it out!

Many, many thanks in anticipation

rgds
Rob

rjd0309 · 02-01-2007, 05:39 PM

I'll set the recorder for it.

howard 65 · 04-01-2007, 08:55 AM

I'd love a copy please.

Rob Compton · 05-01-2007, 11:01 PM

Many thanks in advance to rjd0309 for his kindness in offering to tape it.

howard65 - I'll see what I can do, can you PM me nearer the time please?

Thanks all

Rob

21-06-2003, 11:47 AM	#1
Rob Compton Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 1,197 Country: iTrader: (2)	All Over the Town (1949) Can anyone help please? I'm desparately seeking a copy of this film, made by Rank in 1949 and directed by Derek Twist, starring a young Bryan Forbes. It was filmed around Lyme Regis in Dorset, and I would dearly love to obtain a copy. Please help if you can. Many thanks Rob [ 27. December 2003, 20:37: Message edited by: DB7 ]

10-11-2004, 11:52 PM	#3
Rob Compton Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 1,197 Country: iTrader: (2)	All over the town (1949) I am desparate to obtain a copy of this film, which I think has never been released on video or DVD. Does anyone have any ideas? It was based on a book by R F Delderfield, and was filmed in and around Lyme Regis in Dorset. Please help! Many thanks Rob

12-11-2004, 03:30 PM	#4
Pam Morton Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 2 iTrader: (0)	Hi Rob, I too would very much like info re the film "All Over the Town" made in Lyme Regis - as with many of my (then!) little friends, I was in it and an unpaid child extra. We walked around a lot and that was all. But I'd love to get a copy just to have a record of Lyme as it was in those days. It was very exciting for us all having major stars like Bryan Forbes and Sarah Churchill et al but there was a sad story about the film camera man, John something, who was a lovely guy and gave me, even at such a young age, an interest in photography which has lasted ever since. I think it was made before 1949, however, as we left Lyme long before that. If you hear of any copies, I'd be grateful for any news. Thanks and regards. __________________ Pam

22-11-2006, 05:48 PM	#10
alex Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 155 Country: iTrader: (41)	All Over the Town (1949) Hi, This film is being shown on TCM in the States on 17th January 2007 at 9.30 am EST. Alex

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28-06-2003, 07:38 AM	#2
Rob Compton Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 1,197 Country: iTrader: (2)	Isn't there anyone out there who can help? (sob, sob!). Can I borrow this film (or others like it) from a film library of some sort? Anyone know? Many thanks for any response (especially if it's a positive one!) rgds Rob

12-11-2004, 07:14 PM	#5
JamesM Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: London Posts: 1,452 Country: iTrader: (0)	What wass the sad story, Pam, about the cameraman? Incidently I have been speaking to the cinematographer of this film very recently, C.M. Pennington-Richards.

12-11-2004, 08:45 PM	#6
Rob Compton Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 1,197 Country: iTrader: (2)	Thanks to both Pam and James for their replies. You are quite right, Pam, I made a mistake and the film was released in 1947. All I know about it is from Bryan Forbes autobiography "The director was Derek Twist and I suspect he allowed me to overdo the charm - certainly studying the still photgraphs in my scrap album I appear to have cultivated a very coy hair style and I undoubtedly wore too much make up. Being engaged for the entire run of the picture, I came into what was then untold wealth, earning no less than Â£700" (By the way, I recommend this book - Notes for a Life - very readable and very funny) Pam, I'm fascinated to know you were actually in the film - wow! Like James, I'd like to know the sad story? I know Lyme very well indeed, and I'd also love to see what it was like then. Any more memories or anecdotes? And, of course, if anyone can suggest how to actually see the film, please do! I've tried the local museums and archives - no go! Many thanks in advance Rob :)

31-08-2006, 12:27 PM	#8
Buster Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Lyme Regis Posts: 1 Country: iTrader: (0)	the Lyme Regis Film Society have been given a copy of this film by the studio and occasionally show it at the Lyme Cinema. Lyme Regis Dorset - Lyme Regis Film Society My Mother wasn't actually in the film but she worked in a clothes shop in Broad Street (the main street) and was asked to dress the shop window for the film set and was paid the princely sum of £5, which was a small fortune then. If you look at the home page of the web site linked above: Lyme Regis Dorset - Home you will see a poster from the film, along with John Fowles "The French Lieutenants Woman" and Jane Austen's "Persuasion", which were also both filmed largely in Lyme Regis. I am not a member of the film society but I'm sure that they will provide showing dates if you contact them.

01-09-2006, 07:10 AM	#9
Rob Compton Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 1,197 Country: iTrader: (2)	That's really helpful, Buster, many thanks I will make some enquiries as you suggest rgds Rob

02-01-2007, 01:32 AM	#11
JamesM Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: London Posts: 1,452 Country: iTrader: (0)	bump as a reminder

02-01-2007, 04:37 PM	#12
Rob Compton Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 1,197 Country: iTrader: (2)	Thanks James! I must have completely missed alex's post on 22nd November. Can I ask a favour (I think you may know what is coming next!) and that is could anyone who has access to TCM in the US on 17th January at 09:30 EST, PLEASE record this film for me - either on to VHS or DVD, I don't mind. I would be very happy to pay all expenses, and could - if anyone else wanted a copy - pass it on as necessary. I've been looking for this film for 20 years or so - I do hope that 1. alex is right 2. there isn't a power cut 3. there is a kind person out there who could do this - please either post here or send me a private message so we can sort it out! Many, many thanks in anticipation rgds Rob

02-01-2007, 05:39 PM	#13
rjd0309 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 102 Country: iTrader: (4)	I'll set the recorder for it.

04-01-2007, 08:55 AM	#14
howard 65 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Redcar Posts: 166 Country: iTrader: (0)	I'd love a copy please.

05-01-2007, 11:01 PM	#15
Rob Compton Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 1,197 Country: iTrader: (2)	Many thanks in advance to rjd0309 for his kindness in offering to tape it. howard65 - I'll see what I can do, can you PM me nearer the time please? Thanks all Rob