HOBSON'S CHOICE - Film Clip - 50th Anniversary Restoration

Henry Hobson (Charles Laughton), a British widower, is the overbearing owner of a shoe shop. His three daughters -- Alice, Vicky and Maggie (Brenda De Banzie) -- work for him and all are eager to get out from under his thumb. When the headstrong Maggie announces she intends to marry Henry's best employee, Will (John Mills), father and daughter engage in an intense showdown. As Maggie works on launching a competing business, she also helps her sisters free themselves of their domineering father.
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[@pkeoghk5474]

We were made to watch this film in school in 1983. It still remains one of my favourite films to this day. A beautiful example of the media.

[@darrenmorris8666]

Likewise

[@Dabhach1]

Absolutely terrific movie, one of the best that ever came out of the UK. It's a dreadful shame that Brenda de Banzie never received the same recognition that Laughton and Mills did in her career. What an amazing actress. Unfortunately, there weren't many strong, meaty roles written for women in her day. The character of Maggie is the driving force of the whole story and I can't think of another movie or play which gives that kind of rein to the female lead. The original play dates from 1916, when such roles were practically non-existent. A unique work in its time.

[@lindacharles6581]

My favourite film of all time, no matter how many times I have watched it I still thoroughly enjoy it.

[@dabedwards]

I agree! It's unjust that Brenda de Banzie is not a household name. She was a quite remarkable talent. The Terry-Thomas film "Too Many Crooks" has a marvellous performance by her as the victim wife who turns on her abusive husband. (The plot of the film was plundered for "Desperate People" with Bette Midler.)

[@richardroulstone-roberts8598]

@@lindacharles6581 the same for me, never get bored of it.

[@suzyq4982]

@@groundbreakers9722she was 71 ..

[@vandpubsell]

@@suzyq4982 oh ok I thought she was younger.

[@mercomania]

This just has to be one of the greatest British films ever made.

[@WHOKAY25]

"There's been a gradual increase of uppishness towards me!" - my favourite quote from this

[@Tigerlily1950]

I LOVE this movie and KZbin has it It is just fabulous !! Highly recommend!!

[@jastv]

This is a beautiful film. One of those gems many don't know about but once you have watched will never forget.

[@tufftynf]

I love this film. It's my go to film when I carnt sleep. I can just put it on put ear tones in and fall asleep. Iv warched/ listen to it getting on for 60/70 times xx love it

[@shaneobrien2257]

@@tufftynfsame here 👏😀

[@lonemapper]

I am mesmerized by this film. It is cinematic perfection!

[@robertedwards5184]

2018 now, and Prunella Scales still comes over as a lovely lady on the "Great Canal Journeys" series on television. A delightful person. 😃

[@bogeythedog163]

Best film ever? Yes!

[@pr9062]

I love watching a good old black' n' white film..preferably on a saturday afternoon(no idea why). For some reason i feel relaxed and grounded when i see one. I love the fact that we are watching a film made 65 years ago, depicting a time around 65 years before it was made.......oh, just ignore me, i'll put the kettle on.

[@richardroulstone-roberts8598]

My favourite film, David lean directorship, masterclass of acting from Charles Laughton, John mills, well everyone in cast, watch for the modern cooling towers that were left in one shot.

[@user-px6ds2qo2o]

The movie is a masterpiece

[@MOGGS1942]

Sadly the full film has been removed. What a shame. Definitely one of the very best films ever made.

[@doubtful4683]

Was it removed to be politically correct to feminists?

[@MrCoolman1122]

unforgettabe historic and spellbinding actors and actresses

[@juanaltredo2974]

This and great expectations are very likely the 2 best films that ever came out of the UK/Ireland

[@fbisono66]

Both from David Lean , if you haven’t “Brief Encounter “ I recommend it wholeheartedly

[@juanaltredo2974]

another great film, Im waiting to rewatch it when someone releases it on 4k@@fbisono66

[@12-FILMS]

Love it. Always loved it. A special film to me.

[@jeanlunt2493]

Our favourite movie of all time!

[@rayleenmarks7573]

Love this film😁😁

[@britbyname3620]

My and my daughters very favourite movie ... EVER ...and evidently it was john mills favourite movie to be in ! Pity we only see a snippet here

[@kizzyjens5699]

I remember doing this as part of my English Lit exam in 1991. Probably one of two enjoyable books along with Goodbye Mr Chips.

[@rcobb5081]

1:06 Prunella Scales ... maybe more famous for Fawlty Towers Sybil Fawlty. She was so damn cute in this great film.

[@Damoskinos]

This was a great book and a fantastic film

[@penelopepees]

lovely to see a little young prunella scales...sybil !!

[@olinwilliams]

one of my favorite movies -- I came to it because I was seeking out Malcolm Arnold's music

[@derekmulready1523]

Ah nostalgia, when a thought he was "Master"in his own house

[@RosieLee777]

My mum's favourite film

[@shaneobrien2257]

Who else would love to travel back in a Time Machine to that period? 😀 See how they dressed, socialised, spoke to each other? 😊

[@jasonschilling5127]

Odd, there are many film critics who believe that this film is one of Laughton's worst roles due to his obvious over-acting in many scenes. Still, it remains one of my favorite English films and although Laughton was not showing his best work here (I remind everyone of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Witness for the Prosecution, Mutiny on the Bounty to name a few) I still like the story.

[@juanaltredo2974]

Critics are idiots, useless no-vision no-marks

[@oldskoolfool141]

@@juanaltredo2974 Critics are Traffic Wardens (failed coppers)

[@jettrink7510]

King of kings.... Laughton ruled on the screen and Laughton could have ruled in real life... but why waste your time ruling when an adventuresome, magical life is before you.

[@steveeyre6975]

Cracking film ,

[@musicfan6575]

Good stuff.

[@mashpolson1]

"By gum" XD

[@lewisner]

Prunella Scales was such a babe in this.

[@areolaman]

which one is Prunella ?

[@lewisner]

areolaman The short girl in the middle of the three in the picture. "Vicky".

[@areolaman]

Yes she was cute. Do you know of any other old black and white British films that compare to Hobson's Choice?

[@lewisner]

"Kind Hearts And Coronets" for one. Great comedy, Alec Guinness, beautiful Joan Greenwood and Valerie Hobson.

[@51StPi]

"I Know Where I'm Going" is another, John Laurie was also in that and Petula Clark made her first film appearance.

[@janedoe5229]

A great women's-libber film: choose her own husband, start her own business, get the right husbands for her sisters, and then buy out daddy. A formidable woman. All the men did as she bid them, and they were all better off for it.

[@castlehorde4304]

what an absolute disgrace that such a fantastic movie is somehow missing from youtube... who makes these crass decisions anyway... crucify them all... other lesser movies are available... yet not THIS classic... this paltry portion is ALL they allow......

[@johnshort5003]

So how to see the whole film any suggestions?

[@carpkiller10]

Takes me back to penny well school. Ms stone english 😎

[@Porkonfork]

Where can l see this movie now, the old DVD has failed

[@ShahlaAghajani-ye8cq]

♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🥂🍻

[@JasonJason210]

Mrs Fawlty is in it.

[@brianclemison5782]

Not one of the actors has a Salford accent including Brenda de Banzie. Other wise a great Brit film.

[@truthfilter]

she's 30 ? looks about 50

[@alexojideagu]

30 was more like 50 in the 19th century, people only lived to 40-45 and looked far older and died earlier. That's why they cast older actresses.

[@oldskoolfool141]

Eeeeeee...

[@tradest1]

No -one like him