He wrote about the english love for old trains but probably didnt anticipate the future growth of the movement towards saving these lines but the fact is that the titfield thunderbolt marks the beginning of a railway preservation movement which remains peculiarly english much like the ealing comedies. When british railways announce the closure of the titfield to mallingford branch line a group of local residents make a bid to run it themselves, backed by a monied member of the community who is attracted by the complete lack of licensing hours on trains. Released in 1953, the titfield thunderbolt is a fastpaced, quick witted story of a village trying to keep their branch line operating after the government decides to close it. Interestingly film collectors generally have no interest in football but love railway films. Due to the recent events regarding covid19, please be aware that pub opening hours and meal times may not be accurate. Volunteers take over their local passenger train service against bus company resistance when the gover. Titfield thunderbolt 1953 filming location the beale farm. This steam special on 23 june 2012, named after a famous film released in 1953, ran from london to holt, in norfolk, via stevenage, cambridge, ely, norwich, cromer and. Various shots of the limpley stoke camerton line, which has been closed for two years.
A guide to the titfield thunderbolt, the 1953 film about the closure of a small railway line. Evening chaps i you want a bit of light entertainment for tonight youll struggle to do better than this filmon bbc4 at 10pmalas they dont make them like this anymore but at least this ealing comedy should brighten up most of us for this evening nicely. Can the titfield thunderbolt be downloaded on bbc iplayer. This poster advertises the film produced in britain by ealing studios in 1952. The titfield thunderbolt 1953 60th anniversary collectors edition bluray. The first colour ealing comedy, the titfield thunderbolt d. The titfield thunderbolt 2 5 stars 2 out of 5 stars. The locomotive is 1401, which was the locomotive that was horribly derailed by harry the roller driver, but the carriage is not the wisbech and upwell tram coach that was also wrecked at the same time but the substitute diy carriage constructed on a lowmac using driver sams home. I t is a slow chug back into the nostalgic mists of time for philip gouldings stage adaptation of this 1953 ealing comedy about a. Alternative original covers oxted, uk the titfield thunderbolts alternative original covers oxted, uk. The titfield thunderbolt 1953 filming locations titfield thunderbolt. The titfield thunderbolt model engineering clearing house. Charles crichtons 1953 ealing comedy, the first shot in technicolor, celebrates the english love of rural railways run by unworldly eccentrics in whose hands ancient locomotives are objects of love, and sometimes dangerous weapons.
Mar 21, 2011 anything relating to the 1952 ealing studios comedy film the titfield thunderbolt including film locations in somerset, bristol, oxfordshire and london as well as the limpley stoke to camerton railway branch line where most of the action took place. Rent the titfield thunderbolt 1953 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. Cu of the name thunderbolt on the engine, the camera pans across it. The titfield thunderbolt, of all films, predicted back in 1953 what would happen if we got rid of our railways and look how tragically it has been proved right. The titfield thunderbolts play post punk pop and pub rock in a laid back style, for old rockers who have mellowed with age. You can use the additional services filter to find pubs offering takeoutsdeliveries during this time titfield thunderbolt. This is a really excellent restoration of this film shot in glorious technicolor. The titfield thunderbolt 60th anniversary digitally. The titfield thunderbolt is a 1953 british comedy film about a group of villagers trying to prevent british railways from closing the fictional titfield branch line. Stanley holloway, george relph, naunton wayne en godfrey tearle. The titfield thunderbolt 60th anniversary digitally restored out now when british railways announce the closure of the titfield to mallingford branch line, a group of local village residents make a bid to run it themselves, backed by a monied member of the community who is attracted by the complete lack of licensing hours on trains. This comedy takes place in a tiny british village serviced by a branch railway line. In desperation the villagers exploit the 1947 transport. Met stanley holloway, george relph en naunton wayne.
This programme can only be streamed on bbc iplayer. Discussion in g3 started by jon nazareth, 29 september 2016. Locations have been modelled as closely as possible to the film scenes with some extra fe. The villagers of titfield take matters into their own hands when their local railway line. A credits list of the actors, writers, producers, directors and other cast and crew involved in the titfield thunderbolt. The story line is well known of this classic ealing comedy. The titfield thunderbolt 1953 a transportation war erupts in a small english village when the government decides to shut down the decrepit railway line. Stars stanley holloway, george relph, naunton wayne, john gregson, godfrey tearle and others. The titfield thunderbolt, queens, hornchurch stage the. The film is all about a country branch line which british railways want to close, so the villagers of titfield lead by the reverend weech, the. British filming locations for the movie titfield thunderbolt 1953 including maps, screenshots, and other nearby film locations. I am a little confused by the titfield thunderbolt train pack.
Titfield thunderbolts 14 characters were originally played by five actors, but seaford little theatre uses a cast of ten. Original british movie poster for the 1953 ealing comedy was directed by charles crichton, and was the first ealing comedy to be shot in technicolor. Public figuresmusicians making musical prehistory since 1969 in richmond, virginia and beyond. Porter and the droll bbc miniseries love on a branch line, charles crichtons 1953 ealing comedy, the first shot in technicolor, celebrates the english love of rural railways run by unworldly eccentrics in whose hands ancient locomotives are objects of love, and sometimes dangerous weapons.
This endearing ealing comedy, the first to be made in color, tells the story of the inhabitants of titfield, who endeavor to prove that their singletrack railway is the. The titfield mallingford line as depicted in the film the titfield thunderbolt brought to you for ts2016. The titfield thunderbolt, which has been restored for its 60th anniversary. However it is more than a simple comedy about a village trying to save its railway branch line,though that would be good enough. My aim is to produce a train similar to that in the titfield thunderbolt film which was made up of locomotive, machinery truck and brake van. The titfield thunderbolt was situated on bath road and closed in 2000. Clarke and was inspired by the restoration of the narrow gauge talyllyn. The titfield thunderbolt watch a clip to celebrate the 60th anniversary.
The title may be a bit misleading but couldnt think of another. Rent the titfield thunderbolt 1953 on dvd and bluray. Stanley holloway, george relph, naunton wayne, john gregson, godfrey tearle, hugh griffith, gabrielle brune, sidney. The branch line between mallingford and titfield is losing money and british rail is intent on closing it down. I notice the image page specifies that the image is being used under fair use but there is no explanation or rationale as to why its use in this wikipedia article constitutes fair use. Old engine is used in british film the titfield thunderbolt. The titfield thunderbolt film british comedy guide. The titfield thunderbolt 1953 download torrent tpb. The titfield thunderbolt is a 1953 british comedy film directed by charles crichton and starring stanley holloway, naunton wayne, george relph and john. The music for the titfield thunderbolt was written by georges auric 18991983, a very talented french composer who wrote the soundtracks for a large number of french films before finding work in the uk. Watch the titfield thunderbolt prime video amazon uk. Rent the titfield thunderbolt 1953 starring stanley holloway and george relph on dvd and bluray. Rent the titfield thunderbolt 1953 on dvd and bluray dvd.
When british railways announce the closure of the titfield to mallingford branch line, a group of local village. Download the titfield thunderbolt 1953 yify torrent for. The screenplay concerns a group of villagers trying to keep their branch line operating after british railways decided to close it. It is about a group of people from a tiny village in the middle of nowhere who unite to save their beloved train after they are told that british rail no longer needs their line station. With stanley holloway, george relph, naunton wayne, john gregson. This is a picture of my version of the gwr loriot which i am going to use to carry dans home, as he called. Find where to watch the titfield thunderbolt and many more fulllength movies from the best streaming services online. The titfield thunderbolts alternative original covers oxted, uk. During the 1940s ealing studios commissioned artists like edward bawden, edward ardizzone and john piper to design posters. Volunteers take over their local passenger train service. This steam special on 23 june 2012, named after a famous film released in 1953, ran from london to holt, in norfolk, via stevenage, cambridge, ely, norwich, cromer and sheringham. Brighton argus bruce james production of philip gouldings adaptation of the classic ealing comedy screenplay by teb clarke for the titfield thunderbolt shows what you can do with five actors, a minimalist set and a lot of goodwill not to mention participation from the audience.
Charles crichton, 1953 marked the beginning of the end of the classic cycle, although there was one more glorious success the ladykillers d. Mike piller makes a fine seaford debut as ruthless bus service boss vernon crump and harddrinking publican mr valentine. Roland boorman throws himself into the part of an eccentric vicar. The titfield thunderbolt 1953 filming locations flickr. Do you have any anecdotes, historical information, updates or photographs of this pub. The titfield thunderbolt pokes fun at bureaucracy, jobsworths and the economic situation which provides the whole family with a delightful evenings fun at the theatre. The titfield thunderbolt is a 1953 british comedy film directed by charles crichton and starring stanley holloway, naunton wayne, george relph and john gregson. The beale farm filmed at brett farm private movies locations people blog articles site info contact donate menu. Lion on display at the manchester museum of science and industry. The titfield thunderbolt 60th anniversary collectors. Reverbnation is not affiliated with those trademark owners. Opening sequence battle of britain crossing bridge with 14xx underneath. Sep 29, 2016 my aim is to produce a train similar to that in the titfield thunderbolt film which was made up of locomotive, machinery truck and brake van. The titfield thunderbolt watch a clip to celebrate the.
The titfield thunderbolt is een britse filmkomedie uit 1953 onder regie van charles crichton. The titfield thunderbolt cast and crew credits british. Clarke and was inspired by the restoration of the narrow gauge talyllyn railway in wales, the worlds first heritage railway run by volunteers. Aug 31, 2005 the titfield thunderbolt 2 5 stars 2 out of 5 stars. This quickly led to him becoming the resident composer for the series of films commonly known as the ealing comedies named after the studio which. As you may gather from my signature i have railways in my blood,so it is practically inevitable that i love this movie. We always aim to let users download programmes so they can be watched offline. The titfield thunderbolt is a movie starring stanley holloway, george relph, and naunton wayne. The titfield thunderbolt photos view all photos 1 movie info. Dec 09, 2006 opening sequence battle of britain crossing bridge with 14xx underneath.
Classic ealing comedy about a group of railway fanatics who take over their local passenger service. The beale farm filmed at brett farm private movies locations people blog articles site info contact donate. A fellow member of the brighton circle has enlarged his 7mm craven 1st class coach to g3 for me. Jun 24, 2012 this steam special on 23 june 2012, named after a famous film released in 1953, ran from london to holt, in norfolk, via stevenage, cambridge, ely, norwich, cromer and sheringham. Anything relating to the 1952 ealing studios comedy film the titfield thunderbolt including film locations in somerset, bristol, oxfordshire and london as well as the limpley stoke to camerton railway branch line where most of the action took place.