Hobson's Choice

(1954)Directed by David Lean108 minComedy, Drama, Romance
A Masterpiece of Lusty, Gusty, Rowdy Entertainment

A widower refuses to let his three daughters marry in order to avoid paying settlements, so they'll just have to outsmart him.

Charles Laughtonas Henry Horatio Hobson
John Millsas William Mossop
Brenda De Banzieas Maggie Hobson
Daphne Andersonas Alice Hobson
Prunella Scalesas Vicky Hobson
Richard Wattisas Albert Prosser
Derek Blomfieldas Freddy Beenstock
Helen Hayeas Mrs. Hepworth
Joseph Tomeltyas Jim Heeler
Julien Mitchellas Sam Minns
Gibb McLaughlinas Tudsbury
Dorothy Gordonas Ada Figgins
MBMadge Brindleyas Mrs. Figgins
John Laurieas Dr. McFarlane
Raymond Huntleyas Nathaniel Beenstock
Jack Howarthas Tubby Wadlow
Herbert C. Waltonas Printer
Edie Martinas Old Lady Buying Shoelaces (uncredited)
Leonard Sharpas Tailor who rents shop to William Mossop (uncredited)
RBRobert Brooks Turneras Beanstock Worker Who Finds Hobson in Cellar (uncredited)