Bank Holiday

Year: 1938

Runtime: 86 mins

Language: English

Director: Carol Reed

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On a 1930s British Bank Holiday, the Saturday midday rush sends crowds to seaside resorts. Doreen and Milly head to a beauty contest, Geoffrey and Catherine indulge in a secret weekend at the Grand Hotel, while May and her children enjoy a simple holiday of sea, sand and the local pub. At the pier, the manager and performers anxiously hope for rain.

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