The Calendar
The Calendar

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The Calendar

1948
Movie
79 min
English

The favourite for the big race is nobbled and suspicion falls on the owner. His secret admirer proves it wasn't him.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Arthur CrabtreeGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

Set in the world of horse racing, the film follows a young woman who becomes embroiled in a scheme involving a racehorse with a peculiar name, 'The Calendar'. She navigates the complex relationships and intrigues of the racing community, all while trying to protect the horse and her own interests.

Critical Reception

Upon its release, 'The Calendar' received mixed reviews, with some critics praising its lighthearted comedic elements and performances, while others found the plot to be somewhat predictable and formulaic for the era's racing dramas.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its charming performances, particularly from Margaret Lockwood.

  • Found to be an enjoyable, if somewhat standard, British comedy-drama.

  • The horse racing setting adds a certain appeal to the familiar plot.

Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented, but it is generally considered a pleasant period piece that appeals to fans of classic British cinema.

Fun Fact

The film is based on a novel of the same name by Edgar Wallace, a prolific author whose works were frequently adapted for the screen.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

John McCallum ("Capt. Gary Anson") is a bit of a cove. He likes his good living, women and horses. When an expected inheritance doesn't materialise, he loses the girl and the money - but still as his horses, and a potential winner at that. ...