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She died during post-production

Narrative

A lonely boy living in his parents’ nursing home explores his obsession with the afterlife through his friendship with an elderly wizard. Elizabeth Spriggs’ (Prudence) final film. Some think the father’s mustache at the party is a continuity error, as he shaved it off that morning.

He’s not dead

However, it’s a costume party and the father is clearly wearing a fake mustache to match his costume. Edward: [Reading a tombstone] “Samuel Peet. He’s just sleeping.” Clarence: Boy.

The Strange World of Arthur C

He’s going to be so pissed off when he wakes up. Appears in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: 17 Again/State of Play/Grey Gardens/Is Anybody There?/Earth (2009). Clarke Written by Alan Hawkshaw Published by ITV Productions / EMI Music Publishing Ltd Courtesy of ITV Productions Ltd.

Here they are 50 years later and still working

I lived in England in the 60s when many of these actors were in their prime. Not the least bit afraid to act or look their age. What a treat for us and what a treat for young Bill Milner to act with these greats of British film and theatre.

A nice, enjoyable film about a grumpy old man and a boy

Quite a change from “Intermission” for director John Crowley, but also paced to suit an older generation. Anne Marie Duff had a small part (the last scene) in “Notes on a Scandal” and a larger one in a recent Irish film called “Garage.” Check it out for its understated acting and script. David Morrissey played one of the leads in the TV series “State of Play.” which is now a movie with Russell Crowe and Helen Mirren.