There's Always a Thursday
There's Always a Thursday

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There's Always a Thursday

1957
Movie
60 min
English

A meek, lowly employee at a London brokerage firm sees his life change when he's suspected of being a notorious womanizer.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Charles CrichtonGenres: Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

A spirited young woman, Evelyn Barrett, inherits a substantial amount of money and a struggling advertising agency. To save the agency and fulfill her father's wishes, she must successfully launch a new advertising campaign within a strict deadline. However, her efforts are constantly hampered by a charismatic but unscrupulous rival who attempts to sabotage her business and steal her clients.

Critical Reception

Critically, 'There's Always a Thursday' was a modest success, praised for its lighthearted charm and Evelyn Kendall's effervescent performance. While not a major critical darling, it was generally viewed as a pleasant and entertaining comedy with a few clever twists.

What Reviewers Say

  • Appreciated for its light and breezy comedic tone.

  • Kay Kendall's performance is frequently highlighted as a standout element.

  • Found to be an enjoyable, if somewhat predictable, British comedy.

Google audience: Audience reception on Google is largely unavailable, but general sentiment for films of this era and genre tends to favor light entertainment and character-driven humor.

Fun Fact

The film was directed by Charles Crichton, who would later go on to direct the cult classic comedy 'A Fish Called Wanda'.

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