Kipps (1941)
A young tradesman learns that money doesn't necessarily bring happiness. Drama.
Top billed cast
Michael RedgraveKipps (adult)
Diana WynyardHelen Walshingham
Phyllis CalvertAnn Pornick (adult)
Max AdrianChester Coote
Philip FrostKipps (boy)
Diana CalderwoodAnn Pornick (girl)
Michael WildingRonnie Walshingham
Helen HayeMrs. Walshingham
Hermione BaddeleyMiss Mergle
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