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Hobson's Choice

Hobson's Choice

A Masterpiece of Lusty, Gusty, Rowdy Entertainment

Henry Hobson owns and tyrannically runs a successful Victorian boot maker’s shop in Salford, England. A stingy widower with a weakness for overindulging in the local Moonraker Public House, he exploits his three daughters as cheap labour. When he declares that there will be ā€˜no marriages’ to avoid the expense of marriage settlements at Ā£500 each, his eldest daughter Maggie rebels.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Hobson's Choice
  • Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
  • Release Date: 1954-04-19
  • Runtime: 107 minutes
  • Rating: 7.3/10 (147 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: London Films Productions, British Lion Films
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.6231
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Charles Laughton

Charles Laughton

as Henry Horatio Hobson

John Mills

John Mills

as William Mossop

Brenda De Banzie

Brenda De Banzie

as Maggie Hobson

Daphne Anderson

Daphne Anderson

as Alice Hobson

Prunella Scales

Prunella Scales

as Vicky Hobson

Richard Wattis

Richard Wattis

as Albert Prosser

Derek Blomfield

Derek Blomfield

as Freddy Beenstock

Helen Haye

Helen Haye

as Mrs. Hepworth

Joseph Tomelty

Joseph Tomelty

as Jim Heeler

Julien Mitchell

Julien Mitchell

as Sam Minns

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Trailers & Clips

Hobson's Choice (1954) Trailer

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Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hobson's Choice?ā–¼

Hobson's Choice is a Comedy, Drama, Romance movie directed by . It was released on 1954-04-19.

Who are the main actors in Hobson's Choice?ā–¼

The main cast includes Charles Laughton, John Mills, Brenda De Banzie, Daphne Anderson, Prunella Scales, .

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A Masterpiece of Lusty, Gusty, Rowdy Entertainment

What is the IMDb rating of Hobson's Choice?ā–¼

Hobson's Choice has an IMDb rating of 7.3/10 based on 147 votes.

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The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

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The soundtrack was composed by London Films Productions, British Lion Films. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Hobson's Choice filmed?ā–¼

Hobson's Choice was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Hobson's Choice?ā–¼

The total runtime of Hobson's Choice is 107 minutes.

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