The Gay Dog

The Gay Dog

Directed by	Maurice Elvey
Produced by	Ernest Gartside
Written by	Peter Rogers Joseph Colton (play)
Starring	Wilfred Pickles Petula Clark Megs Jenkins
Music by	Edwin Astley
Cinematography	James Wilson
Edited by	Stanley Willis
Production company	Coronet Films
Distributed by	Eros Films (UK)
Release dates	June 1954 (1954-06)
Running time	87 minutes
Country	United Kingdom
Language	English

The Gay Dog is a 1954 British comedy film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring Wilfred Pickles, Petula Clark and Megs Jenkins.^[1] It was filmed at Southall Studios, and features Petula Clark singing "A Long Way to Go", written by Joe Henderson and Leslie Clark (Petula's father).^[2]

Plot

A miner, Jim Gay, owns a greyhound, "Raving Beauty", which has been very successful in races at the local stadium. But his bets on the dog are not winning him much money, so Gay hits upon a plan to lengthen its starting odds and clean up at the bookies. Putting the plan into practice is no easy task, especially as he is also intent on marrying off his daughter to his young friend and fellow miner.^[3]^[4]

Cast

Wilfred Pickles - Jim Gay
Petula Clark - Sally Gay
Megs Jenkins - Maggie Gay
Harold Goodwin - Bert Gay
Nuna Duvey - Minnie Gay
John Blythe - Peter Nightingale
Margaret Barton - Peggy Gowland
William Russell (credited as Russell Enouch) - Leslie Gowland
Cyril Raymond - Vicar
Peter Butterworth - Betting Man
Jon Pertwee - Betting Man

Critical reception

'TV Guide' wrote, "comic situations abound but fall far short in the execution, which is surprising coming from eminently competent director Elvey." ^[5]
'Monthly Film Bulletin' wrote in 1954, "this unimaginative film version of Wilfred Pickles' stage success has gained little from the transference, apart from the use of authentic locations which give an impression of realism. Wilfred Pickles presents an interesting character study of a hard-working miner, whilst retaining his customary mannerisms. Petula Clark gives a sensitive performance." ^[2]
'Today's Cinema' also wrote in 1954, "Pretty Petula Clark is as fresh as ever and gives a well-ironed performance. In Russell Enouch (who later changed his name to William Russell) she has a romantic partner with good looks, modest charm and considerable ability." ^[2]

References

↑ "BFI | Film & TV Database | The GAY DOG (1954)". Ftvdb.bfi.org.uk. 2009-04-16. Retrieved 2014-06-16.
1 2 3 "The Gay Dog". Petulaclark.net. 1954-06-23. Retrieved 2014-06-16.
↑ "The Gay Dog (1954) - Reader's Digest Shop". Shop.readersdigest.co.uk. Retrieved 2014-06-16.
↑ "The Gay Dog (1954) | BFI". Explore.bfi.org.uk. Retrieved 2014-06-16.
↑ "The Gay Dog Review". Movies.tvguide.com. Retrieved 2014-06-16.

External links

The Gay Dog at the Internet Movie Database

Films directed by Maurice Elvey

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