The Love Match

The Love Match

1955 · 83 min · ★ 7.7 · Comedy

After being arrested for assaulting a football referee, desperate train driver Bill (Arthur Askey) raids the railwaymen's holiday fund to cover his £55 fine. He knows he's going to be discovered though, leaving him no choice but to get the money back by hook or by crook! His last chance is to run a book on the United v City football derby. If that wasn't tense enough, Bill's son is also making his debut for United. It looks like it's going to be a day to remember - do you dare look? ...The Love Match.

Directed by David Paltenghi · Written by Glenn Melvyn

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Arthur Askey Bill Brown
Glenn Melvyn Wally Binns
Thora Hird Sal Brown
Shirley Eaton Rose Brown
James Kenney Percy Brown
Danny Ross Alf Hall
Patricia Hayes Emma Binns
William Franklyn Arthur Ford
Edward Chapman Mr Longworth
Robb Wilton Mr Muddlecombe
Anthea Askey Vera
Iris Vandeleur Mrs Entwhistle

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