Miranda is a 1948 british comedy film, directed by ken annakin and written by peter blackmore, who also wrote the play of the same. Martin is a doc who finds a mermaid on his regular fishing trip. Her public school background and posh accent make her a misfit down the pub. The film stars glynis johns as the mermaid and also as a girl who looks like her. What the film lacks in production values it more than makes up for with the acting of the cast, notably dame margaret rutherford as mirandas devoted and delightfully daffy nurse. Miranda british comedy, directed by ken annakin and written by peter blackmore, who also wrote the play of the same name from whi. The movie in question is miranda, a 1948 british comedy in which glynis johns best known as jane and michael banks suffragette mother in. Miranda is a sweet comedy about a very flirty mermaid miranda played by the gorgeous glynis johns. This is glynis johns promo shot for her movie about a mermaid miranda. Miranda1948 glynis johns, googie withers, griffith jones. With glynis johns, googie withers, griffith jones, john mccallum. Miranda british comedy film, directed by ken annakin and written by peter blackmore, about a beautiful and playful mermaid played by glynis johns and her effect on griffith jones.
A young married physician discovers a mermaid, and gives into her request to be taken to see london. If mermaids where real ill hunt them down and make money out of them. Before the blockbuster splash 1984, there was miranda 1948, an enchanting mermaid played by legendary british actress glynis johns miranda is about a mermaid who saves the life of dr. Miranda was screened at the 2002 sundance film festival. Googie withers and margaret rutherford are also featured in. Mad about men is the 1954 sequel to the 1948 british film comedy miranda, about a mermaid and three men. Miranda 1948 another classic miranda 1948 british comedy film full movie mermaids see more. Glynis johns, the mermaid of the movie miranda 1948 fantasy mermaids. That same year saw the british comedy miranda, in which a comely fish gal glynis johns kidnaps vacationing doctor paul martin griffith jones because theres a. See more ideas about vintage mermaid, mermaid and merfolk. The films success led to a popular lux radio theatre show in 1948, the bestloved early cbstv sitcom titled mama from 19491957 with peggy wood as mama, and the itv play of the week in 1961. Miranda is a 1948 british comedy about the boy crazy, flirty mermaid miranda played by the gorgeous glynis johns mrs. Voir miranda streaming complete streaming hd telecharger. Miranda is a 1948 british comedy film, directed by ken annakin and written by peter blackmore, who also wrote the play of.
A young married physician discovers a mermaid, and gives into her request to. In the 1960s and 1970s, she appeared in the movie mermaids of tiburon 1962, and an episode of the television series. David tomlinson and googie withers in miranda 1948 glynis johns in miranda. For how old this movie is they did a fantastic job on her tail. Miranda1948glynis johnsgoogie withersgriffith jonesjohn mccallum. See more ideas about movies, old movies and classic movies. She is always flirting with men, especially young handsome ones. She has never fitted in with the girls not least because shes a foot taller than them and due to years of agoraphobic tendencies she doesnt know how to behave socially or how to avoid embarrassment, especially around men.
Miranda 1948 british comedy film full movie mermaids youtube. Glynis johns appears in both films as the mermaid miranda. The film is a gentle comedy about a playful mermaid and her effect on dr. The movie in question is miranda, a 1948 british comedy in which glynis johnsbest known as jane and michael banks suffragette mother in mary poppinsplays a sexpot mermaid who wants to bang every dude she meets. For starters, glynis johns, the magical mermaid from cornwall, is central to the plot and development of the story as she enchants every man she comes into contact with, living up to every legend of the allure of mermaids. A light comedy, the film is about a beautiful and playful mermaid played by glynis johns and her effect on the men in she meets played by griffith jones, john mccallum and david. Miranda 1948 british comedy film full movie mermaids miranda is a 1948 british comedy film, who also wrote the play of the same name from which the film was adapted. The film was one of the most popular movies at the british box office in 1948. Mr peabody and the mermaid 1948 while on vacation in the caribbean with his wife, a middleaged man unexpectedly finds, and falls in love with, a mermaid. We re your movie poster source for new releases and vintage movie posters. Mad about men is a 1954 technicolor british comedy film. Miranda1948glynis johnsgoogie withersgriffith jones. The shakiest gun in the west full movie, western, english. See more ideas about glynis johns, mermaid and mermaid movies.
Miranda is a 1948 british comedy film, directed by ken annakin and written by peter blackmore, who also wrote the play of the same name. Miranda is a 1948 british comedy film, directed by ken annakin and written by peter blackmore, who also wrote the play of the same name from which the film was adapted. Mr peabody and the mermaid 1948 full movie youtube. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. Great movie, looked for a bit, glad to have it, thanks. The shakiest gun in the west 1968, runtime 1h 41min, comedy, western, 10 july 1968 usa. Miranda a 1948 british comedy film about a mermaids adventures in london.
In this frothy british comedy, a beautiful mermaid tires of undersea life, and so, when she happens upon a rich doctor on a fishing trip, she persuades him to take. Full western movie, full length cowboy film, english. Miranda is a 1948 british comedy film, directed by ken annakin and written by peter blackmore. Glynis johns shines as the determined and romantic mermaid in this jewel of postwar british comedy. Miranda is a much better film both in casting and storyline. Movie still from miranda, a 1948 british comedy film, directed by ken annakin and written by peter blackmore, who also wrote the play of the same name from which the film was adapted. Perry seibert, rovi firsttime feature director marc mundens miranda is a story about a man obsessed with an elusive woman. Definitely not a mermaid movie, but if there was indeed a mini mermaid mania in 1948, that would explain why they chose such a misleading title for the picture. Miranda1948glynis johnsgoogie withersgriffith jonesjohn. Googie withers and margaret rutherford are also featured in the film. British comedy, directed by ken annakin and written by peter blackmore, who also wrote the play of the same name from which the film was adapted.
It was directed by ralph thomas and written by peter blackmore, who also wrote the 1948 film miranda. Paul martin, a married man mind you, goes on a fishing trip, he catches or rather gets caught himself a mermaid. A light comedy, the film is about a beautiful and playful mermaid played by glynis johns and her effect on griffith jones. Miranda series box set uk import, region 2 pal format. Glynis johns, griffith jones, googie withers and margaret rutherford. Comedy and romantic entanglements ensue soon after. Help of the mermaid 1 regina daniels 2017 movies nigeria nollywood free movies full movies duration. Hollywood fantasy mermaid w baby merbaby sea nymph canvas photo art print pictures of real mermaids bing images miranda is a 1948 british light comedy, about a beautiful and playful mermaid played by glynis johns and her effect on griffith jones.
Miranda is a mermaid who feels that mermen are boring and likes the land version better. This is an oldschool masterpiece that came out in 1948. Miranda 1948 glynis johnsgoogie withersgriffith jonesjohn mccallum. They are available streaming on netflix so i will have to watch. British comedy, directed by ken annakin and written by peter blackmore, who also.
Paul martin griffith jones, who is on a fishing holiday trip, and intends to keep the young doctor a prisoner. Miranda 1948 british comedy film full movie mermaids miranda is a 1948 british comedy film, who also wrote the play of the same name from which the film. In this frothy british comedy, a beautiful mermaid tires of undersea life, and so, when she happens upon a rich doctor on a fishing trip, she persuades him to take her to london. Clair had made the ghost goes west in britain in 1935, but it was the second world war, which made confronting the reality of death a daily necessity, that is generally credited with increasing popular interest in. Mr peabody and the mermaid 1948 while on vacation in the caribbean with his wife, a middleaged man unexpectedly finds, and falls in love with, a. The story, a series of vignettes, was about a middleclass norwegian immigrant family living on larkin street in san francisco at the turn of the. Miranda 1948 this british comedy movie centered on mermaid played by glynis johns received much fame in its time, so much so that the two leading male roles googie withers and griffith jones went on to film new movies about their adventures.