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The Happiness of Three Women (1954): Cast

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The Happiness of Three Women is a 1954 drama directed by Maurice Elvey, starring Donald Houston as John, Petula Clark and Brenda de Banzie. It runs 1 hour 18 minutes.

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The Happiness of Three Women (1954) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 18m (78 min)
Director
Maurice Elvey
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Happiness of Three Women About?

The premise of The Happiness of Three Women without spoilers.

Three women lodged at an isolated Welsh inn each toss a coin into a wishing well, hoping to lift their bleak lives. Their fortunes change when the local postman, Evans—who penned the original stage play and co‑wrote the screenplay—arrives, offering guidance and setting them on a clearer path.

The Happiness of Three Women Themes & Keywords

· 21 tags
  • wheelchair
  • lie
  • tea
  • wishing well
  • postman
  • faking illness
  • post war
  • soldier
  • coincidence
  • love
  • man in a wheelchair
  • children
+9 more
  • marriage proposal
  • bride
  • marriage wedding
  • pub
  • rich old woman
  • bishop
  • wedding party is prepared
  • wish
  • based on play
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Cast & crew

The Happiness of Three Women Cast & Characters

Donald Houston leads the cast as John, with Petula Clark as Delith and Brenda de Banzie as Jane Price. Directed by Maurice Elvey; 8 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Maurice Elvey

More films directed by Maurice Elvey: Dry Rot, What Every Woman Wants, The Gay Dog and Is Your Honeymoon Really Necessary?.

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The Happiness of Three Women Also Known As

Also known as “Wishing Well”.

Also known as
  • Wishing Well

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The Happiness of Three Women FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Happiness of Three Women, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Happiness of Three Women?

The Happiness of Three Women runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).

When was The Happiness of Three Women released?

The Happiness of Three Women was released on December 9, 1954.

Who directed The Happiness of Three Women?

The Happiness of Three Women was directed by Maurice Elvey.

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Who is in the cast of The Happiness of Three Women?

The Happiness of Three Women stars Donald Houston as John, Petula Clark as Delith and Brenda de Banzie as Jane Price, among 8 credited actors.

Does The Happiness of Three Women have a post-credit scene?

No. The Happiness of Three Women has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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