Miracles Do Happen
| Miracles Do Happen | |
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| Directed by | Maclean Rogers |
| Written by | |
| Produced by | George Smith |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Geoffrey Faithfull |
| Edited by | Daniel Birt |
Production company | George Smith Productions |
| Distributed by | New Realm Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 59 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Miracles Do Happen is a 1940 British comedy film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Aubrey Mallalieu, Jack Hobbs, Bruce Seton and Marjorie Taylor. It was written by Kathleen Butler, H. F. Maltby, Jack Marks and Con West, and made at Isleworth Studios as a quota quickie.
Preservation status
The British Film Institute National Archive holds the film.
Plot
Professor Gilmore discovers a formula for making synthetic milk, and sets out to manufacture and market the product. Farcial adventures ensue when Gilmore and his associates raise the necessary funding, but then realise they have lost the formula.
Cast
- Aubrey Mallalieu as Professor Gilmore
- Jack Hobbs as Barry Strangeways
- Bruce Seton as Rodney Gilmore
- Marjorie Taylor as Peggy Manning
- George Carney as Mr. F. Greenlaw
- Molly Hamley-Clifford as Mrs. Greenlaw
- Anthony Holles as Proctor
- Douglas Stewart
- Derek Farr as Greenlaw's secretary
- Andreas Malandrinos as headwaiter
- Michael Ripper as Morning Comet reporter
Reception
The Monthly Film Bulletin wrote: "This is an amusing, cheerful film with an entirely fantastic plot. Aubrey Mallalieu is good as the inventor and the rest of the cast support him nobly."
Kine Weekly wrote: "The picture's aim is to make good, wholesome fun, aud as such it is commendably successful. The story keeps moving all the time, and amusing situations are continuous."
The Daily Film Renter wrote: "Story amusingly put together, moving smoothly, supported by snappy and amusing dialogue. Slight romantic interest, sound portrayals by leading players. Modest picture, competently made, offering worthwhile support for most situations."
References
- 1 2 "Miracles Do Happen". British Film Institute Collections Search. Retrieved 9 September 2026.
- ↑ Wood, Linda (1986). British Films, 1927–1939 (PDF). British Film Institute. p. 101. Archived from the original (PDF) on 16 October 2022.
- ↑ Chibnall, Steve (2007). Quota Quickies: The Birth of the British 'B' Film. British Film Institute. p. 300. ISBN 978-1844571550.
- 1 2 "Miracles Do Happen". Kine Weekly (1728): 21. 30 May 1940. ProQuest 2339665099.
- ↑ "Miracles Do Happen". The Monthly Film Bulletin. 7 (73): 110. 1 January 1940. ProQuest 1305806571.
- ↑ "Miracles Do Happen". The Daily Film Renter (3970): 12. 27 May 1940. ProQuest 2826362458.