Don't Blame the Stork
| Don't Blame the Stork | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Ákos Ráthonyi |
| Written by | Victor Katona Talbot Rothwell Wolfgang Wilhelm |
| Produced by | David Dent Victor Katona |
| Starring | Veronica Hurst Ian Hunter Reginald Beckwith |
| Cinematography | Stanley Pavey |
| Edited by | Lito Carruthers |
Production company | David Dent Productions |
| Distributed by | Adelphi Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 80 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Don't Blame the Stork (also known as No Bed of Her Own[1]) is a 1954 British second feature ('B')[2] comedy film directed by Ákos Ráthonyi and starring Veronica Hurst, Ian Hunter, Reginald Beckwith, and Patricia Laffan.[1][3][4] It was written by Victor Katona, Talbot Rothwell and Wolfgang Wilhelm based on a story by E. Silas.[1]
The film was adapted from an earlier German comedy film. It was shot at Walton Studios with sets designed by the art director Ivan King.
Plot
A famous actor publicly declares that he loves babies, and soon a baby is left on his doorstep. As he is forced to take care of it, Katie O’Connor, an unsuccessful but stage-struck actress, pretends to be the child’s mother in order to live in the actor's house and to prove that she is a competent performer.[2]
Cast
- Veronica Hurst as Katie O'Connor
- Ian Hunter as Sir George Redway
- Reginald Beckwith as Jonathan
- Patricia Laffan as Lilian Angel
- Brenda de Banzie as Evelyn Steele
- Harry Fowler as Harry Fenn
- Thora Hird as Agnes O'Connor
- Mark Daly as Michael O'Connor
- Howard Marion-Crawford as Fluffy Faversham
- Avril Angers as Renee O'Connor
Reception
The Monthly Film Bulletin wrote: "Typical farce material, played in the most preposterous farce manner. The following is representative of the standard of humour: 'Chubby little face, hasn't it?' 'It's the wrong end, sir!"[5]
The Daily Film Renter wrote: "It's direction is glossy and capable and it's acting brisk and accomplished."[6]
Picture Show wrote: "Veronica Hurst gives a versatile and high-spirited performance as the young actress and Ian Hunter acts with dignity his role of the harassed actors."[7]
TV Guide gave the film one star out of five, calling the film, a "dull comedy with little to recommend it."[8]
References
- 1 2 3 "Don't Blame the Stork". British Film Institute Collections Search. Retrieved 24 May 2026.
- 1 2 Chibnall, Steve; McFarlane, Brian (2009). The British 'B' Film. London: BFI/Bloomsbury. p. 103. ISBN 978-1-8445-7319-6.
- ↑ "Don't Blame the Stork (1954)". British Film Institute. Archived from the original on March 3, 2018. Retrieved 4 December 2020.
- ↑ "Don't Blame the Stork (1954)". FilmAffinity. Retrieved 4 December 2020.
- ↑ "Don't Blame the Stork". The Monthly Film Bulletin. 21 (240): 23. 1 January 1954. ProQuest 1305823446.
- ↑ "Don't Blame the Stork". The Daily Film Renter (6597): 5. 4 January 1954. ProQuest 3130700940.
- ↑ "Don't Blame the Stork". Picture Show. 62 (1613): 10. 27 February 1954. ProQuest 1879619439.
- ↑ "Don't Blame The Stork | TV Guide". TV Guide. Retrieved 5 December 2020.