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Granny Gets the Point
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Granny Gets the Point

1971-01-02 · 25 min · Not rated

Drama

A short information film produced to get Britain ready for decimalisation.

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Directors
Jeff Inman
Production companies
COI, Decimal Currency Board, Ray Elton & Partners, BFI
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Doris HareDoris HareGranny
Glyn HoustonGlyn HoustonMr. Collins
Patricia DriscollPatricia DriscollMrs. Collins (as Pat Driscoll)
Mary MaudeMary MaudeSandra
Christopher EllisChristopher EllisPeter (as Chris Ellis)
Michael IngramsCommentator (voice)
Anna DawsonBoutique Assistant (uncredited)

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