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Synopsis
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, All Movie Guide

Cast

Avril Angers Liz Piper
Hywel Bennett Arthur Fitton
Andrew Bradford Eddie
Fanny Carby Mrs. Stone
John Comer Leslie Piper
Diana Coupland Mrs. Rose
Barry Foster Joe Thompson
Liz Fraser Molly Thompson
Colin Gordon Mr. Hutton, Travel Agent
Margaret Lacey Mrs. Harris
Harry Locke Mr. Stubbs
Hayley Mills Jenny Fitton
Wilfred Pickles Uncle Fred
Marjorie Rhodes Lucy Fitton
Ruth Trouncer Marriage Counselor
Thorley Walters Vicar
John Mills Ezra Fitton
Lesley Daine Dora
Helen Booth Mrs. Lee

Production Crew

Alan Withy Art Director
Harry Waxman Cinematographer
Paul McCartney Composer (Music Score)
Bridget Sellers Costume Designer
Roy Boulting Director
Ernest Hosler Editor
Trevor Crole-Rees Makeup
Bill Naughton Play Author
John Boulting Producer
Bill Naughton Screenwriter
Jeffrey Dell Screenwriter
Roy Boulting Screenwriter
Year: 1966
Runtime: 115
Country: UK
MPAA Rating:
Category: Feature

Genre
Comedy

Color type
Eastmancolor

Produced by
Boulting Brothers
British Lion Films
Columbia Pictures
Warner Brothers

Awards
1967 - Best Picture - National Board of Review
1967 - Best Picture - National Board of Review