Dreaming(1944 British film)
| Dreaming | |
|---|---|
 Original British quad poster by Clifford Rowe | |
| Directed by | John Baxter |
| Screenplay by | Bud Flanagan Reginald Purdell |
| Produced by | Baynham Honri John Baxter |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Stanley Pavey |
| Edited by | Inman Hunter |
| Music by | Kennedy Russell |
Production company | John Baxter Productions |
| Distributed by | Associated British Film Distributors(UK) |
Release dates |
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Running time | 78 minutes |
| Country | England |
| Language | English |
Dreamingis a 1944 Britishcomedy filmdirected byJohn Baxterand starringBud Flanagan,Chesney AllenandHazel Court.[1]Its plot concerns a soldier who is knocked unconscious during a train journey and has a series of bizarre dreams.
In 1944,Decca Recordsreleased a recording of Flanagan and Allen singingDreaming,the title song from the film.[2]
The film's sets were designed byDuncan Sutherland.
Plot[edit]
When British soldier Bud (Bud Flanagan) is hit on the head, the concussion causes a series of dreams whilst on the hospital operating table. In these he is fleeing hostile tribes in Africa, is a jockey winning a race at Ascot, turns up in Nazi Germany and is opening a wartime services canteen.
Cast[edit]
- Bud Flanaganas Bud
- Chesney Allenas Ches
- Hazel Courtas Miss Grey / Wren / Avalah
- Dick Francis as Sir Charles Paddock
- Philip Wade as Dr. Goebbels
- Gerry Wilmot as American General
- Peter Bernard as American Soldier
- Ian McLeanas British General
- Roy Russell as Trainer
- Robert Adamsas Translator
Critical reception[edit]
Allmoviewrote, "There's not much in the way of plot, but Flanagan & Allen seldom needed plots, merely premises."[3]
References[edit]
- ^Dreamingat British Film Institute
- ^"DREAMING".
- ^"Dreaming (1944) - John Baxter - Synopsis, Characteristics, Moods, Themes and Related - AllMovie".AllMovie.
External links[edit]
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