Britain 1963. Made by pupils of Ushaw Moor Secondary Modern School, Co. Durham. An intriguing tale of an unusual economy, well made on location.
16 1 Sd 12 mins ABCD
via BFI Distribution Catalogue 1969 - 'Amateur Cine World' - British Film and cinema forum.
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Anyone have any memory of this Film, made in 1963, would be very interesting to see it...?
Some of the cast of 'Harry's Half Crown', the film made by our class..
Linda Jones
I remember very well our class making Harry's half crown. I was one of the actresses and part of the film was shot in my parents house in Whitehouse Lane. Several students from Durham University came to our school to assist us in the making of the film. The class was split up into actors, camera crew, continuity, directors, editors, etc. When the film won an award, two pupils were chosen to go to London where Sir John Mills presented them with a trophy which they brought back to the school.
ReplyDeleteI had a feeling that the film was made earlier than 1963, as we were second years at the time and our school year being born 1947/1948, should mean it was shot c 1961
Am glad it sparked off some memories for you... I would love to see it, I wonder if its available anywhere.
ReplyDeleteI also remember making the film. I was a member of the post-production team and was involved with editing the final movie weeks after the shooting took place. I too would love to see it again. I remember that "Harry" was played by a good friend of mine who was called Harry but I can't for the life of me remember his surname, was it Gilroy? I agree with Linda that it was made before 1963 but maybe that was the year it was released. I've Googled the title and there is very little to find out about it, maybe try the B.F.I. as they could still have a print of it.
ReplyDeleteThere was a mention of this on TV tonight. I think there is going to be a programme on this week. Alf R
ReplyDeleteHi Alf, thanks for that, any idea what channel it is going to be one, and what time, I would hate to miss it.
ReplyDeletePaul :)
the film is goin 2 b on at ushaw moor on friday the 27th of march this week!!
ReplyDeleteat the collage think :/
not sure wt time tho,, think between 4 n 5 XD
I mean ushaw collage on this fri night
ReplyDeleteHi all, I can confirm that Harry's Half Crown will be showing at Ushaw College, Ushaw Moor on March 27th at 7.0 p,m.
ReplyDeleteAnyone who was in the show or worked on it, will be presented with a DVD copy.
Further details available from Ushaw College 0191-373-8502
I managed to get a copy if anyone is interested in getting a copy, let me know.
ReplyDeleteThanks
Paul
Hi can you please let me know if there is any chance of getting hold of a couple of copies of the dvd of harry's half crown? I was part of the production team for this and remember it very well.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks,
Judy Melody nee Kitchen
Hi Judy,
ReplyDeleteI could probably arrange a copy of the DVD for you if you like. Just get in touch with me at and we can work out how to get it to you.
I have memories of a "Judith Kitchen" from the old days, would that be you?
Eddie.