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Vintage Wine
About this film
“Fun and quirky” “There’s still some life in this old dog” “A lesser vintage” (IMDB reviews quotes). An absurdest comedy in which a wealthy vintner’s sons (who are older than their father) try to force him to retire. The affluent champagne estates owner is played by Seymour Hicks at the head of a large, lively cast. Good production values. IMDB rating 6.1. Directed by Henry Edwards. Released in 1935 (UK only). Complete print (PAL transfer minus a few missing frames).
Directors & creators
Julius Hagen
Subjects
comedies; absurdest comedies; romance; forced retirement; Seymour Hicks; Claire Luce; Eva Moore; Judy Gunn; Miles Malleson; Kynaston Reeves