The Family Way (1966)

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This gently farcical British comedy stars Hayley Mills and Hywel Bennett as Jenny and Arthur, a young couple who have just gotten married. However, while both of them are filled with anticipation for their honeymoon, a practical joke played by their "friends" causes their bed to collapse just as… More This gently farcical British comedy stars Hayley Mills and Hywel Bennett as Jenny and Arthur, a young couple who have just gotten married. However, while both of them are filled with anticipation for their honeymoon, a practical joke played by their "friends" causes their bed to collapse just as they're about to consummate their relationship. Through a variety of misfortunes, they end up spending the night at the home of Arthur's parents, where nervousness and a certain lack of privacy make it difficult for them to enjoy their first night together as they'd wish. While a bit of frank language and some fleeting nudity by former child star Hayley Mills generated a certain amount of controversy upon first release, by today's standards The Family Way is more easily seen as the compassionate relationship comedy its creators intended. The Family Way is also of note to Beatles fans as the first film scored by Paul McCartney. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 1 hr. 55 min.
Directed By: Roy Boulting
Genres: Drama, Romance, Art House & International, Classics, Comedy

In Theaters: Dec 18, 1966 Wide
On DVD: Jan 27, 2009

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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
A dated but still enjoyable smart comedy-drama.

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Anthony V

Nice little story of the hardships of early marriage life. Well acted and directed with a witty and touching script. A movie which should be viewed by all young couples headed towards marriage. A real sleeper treat.

Cast

            Hayley Mills as Jenny Fitton

            Hywel Bennett as Arthur Fitton

            John Comer as Leslie Piper

            Avril Angers as Liz Piper

            John Mills as Ezra Fitton

            Marjorie Rhodes as Lucy Fitton

            Wilfred Pickles as Uncle Fred

            Barry Foster as Joe Thompson

            Liz Fraser as Molly Thompson

            Andrew Bradford as Eddie

            Thorley Walters as Vicar

            Colin Gordon as Mr. Hutton Travel Agent

            Ruth Trouncer as Marriage Counselor

            Harry Locke as Mr. Stubbs

            Lesley Daine as Dora

            Diana Coupland as Mrs. Rose

            Fanny Carby as Mrs. Stone

            Helen Booth as Mrs. Lee

            Margaret Lacey as Mrs. Harris

            Murray Head as Geoffrey Fitton

            Robin Parkinson as Mr. Phillips

            Kathy Staff
            
            Ruth Gower
            
            Hazel Bainbridge
            
            Andy Bradford
            
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The Family Way (1966)

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