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1. • • Hobson’s Choice received critical acclaim upon its release. The film was praised for its witty dialogue, superb acting, and authentic portrayal of the working-class society in England. It received several award nominations and won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival.
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   Who starred in Hobson's choice?

   • David Lean’s impeccable adaptation of Harold Brighouse’s comedic play features terrific turns from Charles Laughton, John Mills and Brenda de Banzie. Hobson's Choice is a cheerful little slice of death, warmed over and served with some lively comic sauces by Producer-Director David Lean and Actor Charles Laughton.

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   Is Hobson's choice a good movie?

   • Hobson’s Choice is a delightful blend of comedy and drama. The film skillfully balances light-hearted moments and emotional depth, making it a compelling watch. It evokes a range of emotions from laughter to introspection. The movie’s success contributed to Charles Laughton’s iconic status.

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   Is Hobson's choice based on a true story?

   • Hobson’s Choice is a British romantic comedy film released in 1954. Hobson’s Choice is a classic film that showcases the brilliant acting skills of Charles Laughton, who portrays the character of Henry Hobson, a proud and stubborn bootmaker in 19th century Salford, England. The film is based on a play of the same name written by Harold Brighouse.

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   Is Hobson's choice still relevant?

   • "Above all, it is the narrative’s clear feminist leanings that remain a breath of fresh air, prescient then and still hugely relevant to the modern world." To celebrate its 60th anniversary, the good folks at Studio Canal have re-issued David Lean's adaptation of Henry Brighouse's 1915 stage play Hobson's Choice on Blu-ray, DVD and as a download.

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   Did Hobson's choice win a British Academy Award?

   • Hobson's Choice won the British Academy Film Award for Best British Film 1954 . Henry Horatio Hobson is the autocratic proprietor of a moderately upmarket boot shop (boots, shoes and clogs) in 1880 Salford. A widower, Hobson is a notorious miser with three grown daughters: Maggie and her younger and less-dedicated sisters, Alice and Vicky.

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   Was Hobson's Choice filmed in black and white?

   • Hobson’s Choice was filmed in black and white. The decision to shoot the film in black and white adds to its nostalgic and vintage appeal. The contrast and shadows captured on screen give the movie a timeless quality. The film’s screenplay was written by David Lean and Norman Spencer.

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   It stars Charles Laughton in the role of Victorian bootmaker Henry Hobson, John Mills as timid but highly talented employee Will Mossop, and Brenda de Banzie as Hobson's eldest, fiercely determined daughter.

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   Outraged at Maggie's challenge to his rule, Hobson refuses Maggie's one-choice option and the stage is set for a comic farce in which female servitude, patriarchal dominance, Victorian values, familial expectations and social standing are jauntily skewered in this classic British comedy.

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   David Lean’s impeccable adaptation of Harold Brighouse’s comedic play features terrific turns from Charles Laughton, John Mills and Brenda de Banzie. Hobson's Choice is a cheerful little...

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   • Actors: Charles Laughton

   • Director: David Lean
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   Hobson's Choice is a cheerful little slice of death, warmed over and served with some lively comic sauces by Producer-Director David Lean and Actor Charles Laughton. Full Review | May 1, 2013

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   Hobson's Choice: Directed by David Lean. With Charles Laughton, John Mills, Brenda de Banzie, Daphne Anderson. Widower Henry Hobson refuses to let his three daughters get married because he doesn't want to pay settlements, so they'll just have to outsmart him.

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    Henry Hobson owns and tyrannically runs a successful Victorian boot maker’s shop in Salford, England. A stingy widower with a weakness for overindulging in the local Moonraker Public House, he exploits his three daughters as cheap labour.