Hindle Wakes (1952): Cast & Plot
Hindle Wakes is a 1952 romantic drama directed by Arthur Crabtree, starring Beatrice Varley as Mrs. Hollins, Sandra Dorne and Leslie Dwyer. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- Arthur Crabtree
- Original language
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English - Studio
- William Gell Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Hindle Wakes About?
The premise of Hindle Wakes without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
While on a seaside vacation, Jenny meets Alan and decides to spend the week with him. To hide the relationship from her parents, she enlists her friend Mary to cover her whereabouts, but a boating accident reveals that Jenny was not with Mary. Once the truth emerges, her parents pressure the couple to marry, though Jenny is reluctant.
Hindle Wakes Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- blackpool england
- based on play
Hindle Wakes Cast & Characters
Beatrice Varley leads the cast as Mrs. Hollins, with Sandra Dorne as Mary Hollins and Leslie Dwyer as Chris Hawthorn. Directed by Arthur Crabtree; 21 actors are credited in all.
- Director Arthur Crabtree
- Beatrice Varley as Mrs. Hollins
- Sandra Dorne as Mary Hollins
- Leslie Dwyer as Chris Hawthorn
- Lisa Daniely as Jenny Hawthorn
Also Starring in Hindle Wakes
· 17 more- Mary Clare Mrs. Martha Jeffcote
- Brian Worth Alan Jeffcote
- Joan Hickson Mrs Hawthorn
- Michael Medwin George Ackroyd
- Ben Williams Jimmy
- Ronald Adam Mr. Nat Jeffcote
- Ian Wilson Mr. Slaughter
- Cyril Smith Hotel Porter
- Bill Travers Bob Slater
- Edward Evans Sam, Chauffeur
- Alastair Hunter Police Sergeant
- Rita Webb Mrs. Slaughter
- Lloyd Pearson Tim Farrer
- Tim Turner Tommy Dykes
- Roy Russell Sparks
- Diana Hope Betty Farrer
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- Judy Vann Miss Williams, Jeffcote's Secretary
More from Arthur Crabtree
More films directed by Arthur Crabtree: Fiend Without a Face, Lilli Marlene, Don’t Ever Leave Me and Quartet.
Hindle Wakes Plot Summary
What happens in Hindle Wakes from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Two Lancashire mill-girls, Mary Hollins and Jenny Hawthorn, escape the factory routine during Hindle’s wakes week and head to Blackpool for a little holiday. They cross paths with Alan Jeffcote, the son of the mill’s owner, who is traveling with friends while his fiancée stays in London on business. Jenny, who has long admired Alan from the factory floor, finds an instant connection, and he quickly sparks a plan to spend more time together. To keep things quiet, Jenny follows Mary’s practical advice and writes a postcard for Mary to mail later in the week, hoping to cover her tracks as the pair drift away from their friends.
Full summary
The whole story of Hindle Wakes, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Hindle Wakes?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
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Which two mill‑girls decide to spend their wakes week away from the factory?
Cars in Hindle Wakes
2 cars on screen: the 1949 Allard L1 and the 1948 Leyland Tiger PS1.
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1949 Allard L1 Important role -
1948 Leyland Tiger PS1 Minor role
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Hindle Wakes FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Hindle Wakes, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hindle Wakes?
Hindle Wakes runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was Hindle Wakes released?
Hindle Wakes was released on November 10, 1952.
Who directed Hindle Wakes?
Hindle Wakes was directed by Arthur Crabtree.
More films by Arthur Crabtree Who is in the cast of Hindle Wakes?
Hindle Wakes stars Beatrice Varley as Mrs. Hollins, Sandra Dorne as Mary Hollins and Leslie Dwyer as Chris Hawthorn, among 21 credited actors.
Does Hindle Wakes have a post-credit scene?
No. Hindle Wakes has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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