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Fortune Lane

  • 1947
  • 1h
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Young Peter wants so badly to be an engineer that he starts to work on an invention. To raise money, he and his friend Tim wash windows. However, Tim needs the money they earn to go to Irela... Read allYoung Peter wants so badly to be an engineer that he starts to work on an invention. To raise money, he and his friend Tim wash windows. However, Tim needs the money they earn to go to Ireland to visit his grandfather who is very ill, so Peter gives him all the money they have ma... Read allYoung Peter wants so badly to be an engineer that he starts to work on an invention. To raise money, he and his friend Tim wash windows. However, Tim needs the money they earn to go to Ireland to visit his grandfather who is very ill, so Peter gives him all the money they have made. Everything works out well for Peter in the end when he is praised as a young genius.

  • Director
    • John Baxter
  • Writers
    • Mary Cathcart Borer
    • Geoffrey Orme
  • Stars
    • Douglas Barr
    • Billy Thatcher
    • Brian Weske
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  • YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • John Baxter
    • Writers
      • Mary Cathcart Borer
      • Geoffrey Orme
    • Stars
      • Douglas Barr
      • Billy Thatcher
      • Brian Weske
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Douglas Barr
    • Peter Quentin
    Billy Thatcher
    • John
    Brian Weske
    Brian Weske
    • Tim
    Angela Glynne
    • Margaret Quentin
    George Carney
    George Carney
    • Mr. Quentin
    Nell Ballantyne
    • Mrs. Quentin
    Anthony Holles
    • Mr. Carpenter
    Sam Kydd
    Sam Kydd
      • Director
        • John Baxter
      • Writers
        • Mary Cathcart Borer
        • Geoffrey Orme
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      • Release date
        • November 5, 1950 (Sweden)
      • Country of origin
        • United Kingdom
      • Language
        • English
      • Also known as
        • Put ka uspehu
      • Filming locations
        • Viking Film Studios, 1-5 St Mary Abbots Place, Kensington, London, Greater London, England, UK(interiors)
      • Production company
        • Elstree Independent Films Ltd.
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      • Runtime
        • 1h(60 min)
      • Color
        • Black and White
      • Sound mix
        • Mono

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