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Director Charles Saunders' low-key domestic comedy, adapted from A.P. Dearsley's play, centers on a middle-aged London couple who react in different ways as their four children grow up, fall in love and make career choices.

Top Cast

  • Frederick Piper

    Frederick Piper

    Billy Hapgood

  • Kathleen Boutall

    Kathleen Boutall

    Mary Hapgood

  • Margaret Barton

    Margaret Barton

    Myra Hapgood

  • Elspet Gray

    Elspet Gray

    Phyllis Hapgood

  • John Singer

    John Singer

    Ted Hapgood

  • Nigel Buchanan

    Nigel Buchanan

    Arthur Hapgood

  • Josephine Stuart

    Josephine Stuart

    Genevieve "Dandy" Hapgood

  • Peter Hammond

    Peter Hammond

    George Harris

  • Patrick Holt

    Patrick Holt

    John Nielson

Overview

Director Charles Saunders' low-key domestic comedy, adapted from A.P. Dearsley's play, centers on a middle-aged London couple who react in different ways as their four children grow up, fall in love and make career choices.

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