Characters & Themes
Derby Day (1952) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1952 · 84 mins · English
- Directed by
- Herbert Wilcox
- Starring
- Alfie Bass, Nigel Stock, Robert Brown, Michael Ripper, Peter Graves, Michael Wilding
An entertaining ensemble drama set on Derby Day follows a mix of characters en route to the race. The story weaves together drama, romance and comedy, featuring a woman and her lover who have killed her husband, and a working‑class couple thrilled by the chance to attend the races, only to end up listening via a car‑park radio because of a poor view.
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