
Half a Sixpence
Music · Drama · Romance
Overview
"If I had the money, I'd buy me a banjo!" says struggling sales clerk Arthur Kipps. Soon he'll inherit enough to buy a whole bloomin' orchestra. But can his newfound wealth buy happiness?
Top Cast


Tommy Steele
Tommy Steele
Arthur Kipps
Tommy Steele
Arthur Kipps


Julia Foster
Julia Foster
Ann
Julia Foster
Ann


Cyril Ritchard
Cyril Ritchard
Harry Chitterlow
Cyril Ritchard
Harry Chitterlow


Penelope Horner
Penelope Horner
Helen
Penelope Horner
Helen


Elaine Taylor
Elaine Taylor
Victoria
Elaine Taylor
Victoria


Hilton Edwards
Hilton Edwards
Shalford
Hilton Edwards
Shalford


James Villiers
James Villiers
Hubert
James Villiers
Hubert


Allan Cuthbertson
Allan Cuthbertson
Wilkins
Allan Cuthbertson
Wilkins


Pamela Brown
Pamela Brown
Mrs. Walsingham
Pamela Brown
Mrs. Walsingham


Christopher Sandford
Christopher Sandford
Sid
Christopher Sandford
Sid
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