The Courtneys of Curzon Street (1947): Cast & Plot
The Courtneys of Curzon Street is a 1947 romantic drama directed by Herbert Wilcox, starring Michael Medwin as Edward Courtney, Jack Watling and Helen Cherry. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 52m (112 min)
- Director
- Herbert Wilcox
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Herbert Wilcox Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Courtneys of Curzon Street About?
The premise of The Courtneys of Curzon Street without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
On New Year’s Eve 1899, Edward Courtney, the son of a baronet, shockingly becomes engaged to Kate, the household maid, inciting scandal among London’s elite. The saga then tracks the Courtney family across four generations, portraying love, loss, separations and triumphs, while members serve in the Boer War, the First World War and the Second World War.
The Courtneys of Curzon Street Themes & Keywords
· 4 tags- neagle and wilding
- family relationships
- period piece
- character name in title
The Courtneys of Curzon Street Cast & Characters
Michael Medwin leads the cast as Edward Courtney, with Jack Watling as Teddy Courtney and Helen Cherry as Mary Courtney. Directed by Herbert Wilcox; 23 actors are credited in all.
- Director Herbert Wilcox
- Michael Medwin as Edward Courtney
- Jack Watling as Teddy Courtney
- Helen Cherry as Mary Courtney
- G.H. Mulcaster as Sir Edward Courtney Sr.
Also Starring in The Courtneys of Curzon Street
· 19 more- Anna Neagle Kate O'Halloran
- Ethel O'Shea Mrs. O'Halloran
- Michael Wilding Sir Edward Courtney
- Gladys Young Lady Courtney
- Bernard Lee Colonel Gascoyne
- Coral Browne Valerie
- Thora Hird Maud
- Hal Osmond Fireman (uncredited)
- Edward Rigby Mr. R. (Stock Exchange Sweeper/Cleaner)
- Edie Martin Waitress (uncredited)
- Percy Walsh Sir Frank Murchison
- Nicholas Phipps Phipps
- Hyma Beckley Servant (uncredited)
- Robert Raglan
- Edgar Norfolk Mr. W.
- Terry Randall Pam
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- Max Kirby Algie Longworth
- Alice Gachet Louise
- Daphne Slater Cynthia Carmody
More from Herbert Wilcox
More films directed by Herbert Wilcox: The Lady is a Square, The Man Who Wouldn’t Talk, These Dangerous Years and My Teenage Daughter.
The Courtneys of Curzon Street Plot Summary
What happens in The Courtneys of Curzon Street 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
Edward Courtney, Edward Courtney, the son of a baronet, shocks class-conscious British society by marrying Kate O’Halloran, his Irish servant. The film follows their long, winding 45-year life together and apart, spanning the Boer War, World War I, and World War II, as they navigate love, prejudice, loss, and resilience. They reside on Curzon Street, a prestigious stretch in Mayfair, where wealth and social status define daily life.
Full summary
The whole story of The Courtneys of Curzon Street, scene by scene
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The Courtneys of Curzon Street FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Courtneys of Curzon Street, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Courtneys of Curzon Street?
The Courtneys of Curzon Street runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was The Courtneys of Curzon Street released?
The Courtneys of Curzon Street was released on April 11, 1947.
Who directed The Courtneys of Curzon Street?
The Courtneys of Curzon Street was directed by Herbert Wilcox.
More films by Herbert Wilcox Who is in the cast of The Courtneys of Curzon Street?
The Courtneys of Curzon Street stars Michael Medwin as Edward Courtney, Jack Watling as Teddy Courtney and Helen Cherry as Mary Courtney, among 23 credited actors.
Does The Courtneys of Curzon Street have a post-credit scene?
No. The Courtneys of Curzon Street has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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