The Holly and the Ivy
A LOVE STORY OF RARE QUALITY flavored with delightful characterizations and priceless humor.
1952 · 1h 23m · Approved
Drama
Directed by
George More O'Ferrall
Overview
An English clergyman's neglect of his grown children, in his zeal to tend to his parishioners, comes to the surface at a Christmas family gathering.
Director and cast
- George More O'Ferrall Director
- Ralph Richardson as Reverend Martin Gregory
- Celia Johnson as Jenny Gregory
- Margaret Leighton as Margaret Gregory
- Denholm Elliott as Michael Gregory
- John Gregson as David Paterson
- Hugh Williams as Richard Wyndham
- Margaret Halstan as Aunt Lydia
- Maureen Delaney as Aunt Bridget
- William Hartnell as Company Sergeant Major
- Robert Flemyng as Major
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