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No, My Darling Daughter (1961): Cast & Plot

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No, My Darling Daughter is a 1961 comedy directed by Ralph Thomas, starring Michael Redgrave as Sir Mathew Carr, Juliet Mills and Roger Livesey. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes.

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No, My Darling Daughter (1961) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 37m (97 min)
Director
Ralph Thomas
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is No, My Darling Daughter About?

The premise of No, My Darling Daughter without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Filmed in the Scenic Beauty of Bonnie Scotland A British business tycoon is surprised to discover his teenage daughter is being courted by a mysterious young man.

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Cast & crew

No, My Darling Daughter Cast & Characters

Michael Redgrave leads the cast as Sir Mathew Carr, with Juliet Mills as Tansy Carr and Roger Livesey as General Henry Barclay. Directed by Ralph Thomas; 13 actors are credited in all.

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More from Ralph Thomas

More films directed by Ralph Thomas: A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square, Percy’s Progress, The Love Ban and Quest for Love.

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Plot

No, My Darling Daughter Plot Summary

What happens in No, My Darling Daughter from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Wealthy businessman and single parent Sir Michael Carr struggles to understand his daughter Tansy Carr, who sits at that awkward threshold between teenager and adult. His close friend and employee, ex-General General Henry Barclay, faces the same challenge with his son, Thomas Barclay, who has stepped away from the military and resigned from Carr’s automobile company.

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The whole story of No, My Darling Daughter, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know No, My Darling Daughter?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who is the wealthy businessman and single parent in the film?

Cars

Cars in No, My Darling Daughter

8 cars on screen, including the 1961 Ford Consul Convertible MkII and the 1957 Austin FX3 Taxi.

All 8 cars
  • 1961 Ford Consul Convertible MkII in No, My Darling Daughter 1961 Ford Consul Convertible MkII Main role
  • 1957 Austin FX3 Taxi in No, My Darling Daughter 1957 Austin FX3 Taxi Important role
  • Piaggio Vespa in No, My Darling Daughter Piaggio Vespa Important role
  • 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith LWB in No, My Darling Daughter 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith LWB Important role

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No, My Darling Daughter FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of No, My Darling Daughter, each answered in a sentence.

How long is No, My Darling Daughter?

No, My Darling Daughter runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

When was No, My Darling Daughter released?

No, My Darling Daughter was released on August 22, 1961.

Who directed No, My Darling Daughter?

No, My Darling Daughter was directed by Ralph Thomas.

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Who is in the cast of No, My Darling Daughter?

No, My Darling Daughter stars Michael Redgrave as Sir Mathew Carr, Juliet Mills as Tansy Carr and Roger Livesey as General Henry Barclay, among 13 credited actors.

Does No, My Darling Daughter have a post-credit scene?

No. No, My Darling Daughter has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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