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Maytime in Mayfair

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1949 | 94 min | Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 34 min.
What might put you off
Made in 1949: an older pace and style.

Penniless man-about-town Michael Gore-Brown is delighted to hear he has been left a high-class Mayfair fashion salon. His intention is to sell it as quickly as possible, but on meeting Ellen, chief designer and manager, he quickly changes his mind and turns his attention to courting her.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 3K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Herbert Wilcox

  • Anna NeagleEileen Grahame
  • Michael WildingMichael Gore-Brown
  • Peter GravesD'Arcy Davenport
  • Tom WallsInspector
  • Thora HirdJanet
  • Nicholas PhippsSir Henry Hazelrigg
  • Michael ShepleyShepard
  • Mona WashbourneLady Levenson
  • Max KirbyMr. Keats
  • Desmond Walter-EllisMr. Shelley