--- product_id: 53901609 title: "Genevieve [DVD] (1953) (Special Edition )" price: "57 zł" currency: PLN in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.pl/products/53901609-genevieve-dvd-1953-special-edition store_origin: PL region: Poland --- # Genevieve [DVD] (1953) (Special Edition ) **Price:** 57 zł **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Genevieve [DVD] (1953) (Special Edition ) - **How much does it cost?** 57 zł with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pl](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/53901609-genevieve-dvd-1953-special-edition) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Product Description Every year, barrister Alan McKim (John Gregson) and wife Wendy (Dinah Sheridan) compete against Alan's friend (and Wendy's former beau), Ambrose Claverhouse (Kenneth More), in the London to Brighton vintage car race. This time round, however, Alan's 1904 roadster, 'Genevieve', breaks down on route. Angered by Ambrose's jokes at the expense of his beloved car, Alan bets his rival that he can beat him on the return journey to London - and the race is on! Larry Adler's harmonica score was nominated for an Oscar. Also included is a 'making of' documentary. desertcart.co.uk Review For anyone who travels the congested roads of Britain these days the utterly delightful Genevieve will provoke a wistful, nostalgic sigh of regret for times gone by when there were no motorways, traffic jams were almost non-existent and friendly police motorcyclists riding classic Nortons (without helmets) cheerfully let people driving vintage cars race each other along country lanes. Even in 1953, Henry Cornelius’ gentle comedy must have seemed pleasingly old-fashioned, concerned as it is with the antics of two obsessive enthusiasts on the annual London to Brighton classic car rally. The principal quartet could hardly be bettered: though John Gregson is something of a cold fish as Genevieve’s proud owner, the radiant warmth of Dinah Sheridan as his long-suffering wife more than compensates. Kenneth More is ideally cast in the role of boastful rival enthusiast and Kay Kendall has possibly the best comic moment of all when she astonishes everyone with her drunken trumpet playing. Cornelius also directed Ealing’s Passport to Pimlico, so his sure eye for gently mocking and celebrating British eccentricities is never in doubt. The screenplay by (American writer) William Rose now seems like an elegy to a way of life long disappeared: the pivotal moment when Gregson stops to humour a passing old buffer about his love of classic cars comes from a vanished era of politeness before road rage; as does the priceless exchange between hotel owner Joyce Grenfell and her aged resident: "No one’s ever complained before", says the mystified Grenfell after Gregson and Sheridan moan about the facilities, "Are they Americans?" asks the old lady, unable to conceive that anyone British could say such things. Genevieve is both a wonderful period comedy and a nostalgic portrait of England the way it used to be.On the DVD: the "Special Edition" version of Genevieve has a decent new documentary with reminiscences from Dinah Sheridan (still radiant), the director of photography and the film’s editor, who talk about the challenges of filming on location. Most treasurable of all, though, is legendary harmonica player Larry Adler, who remembers his distinctive score with much fondness and is not at all embittered by his Hollywood blacklisting, which meant he was denied an Academy Award nomination. There’s also a short piece on some of the locations used (which for economic reasons were mostly in the lanes around Pinewood studios), cast biographies and a gallery of stills. The 4:3 ratio colour picture looks pretty good for its age and the mono sound is adequate. --Mark Walker Review: A VINTAGE CLASSIC! - I never get tired (or should I say tyred!) of watching this Classic British Comedy about the antics and rivalry of two couples during the London to Brighton Vintage Car Run. After 70 years it still remains one of my favourite British Films. Great performances from the lead actors and actresses with some familiar faces amongst the supporting cast. It's stellar entertainment from start to finish and a film you will want to watch again and again. Good clean fun which is suitable for all ages. A great price from desertcart too! Review: Great - This movie is great from start to finish and a classic release. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00005OCV2 | | Actors | Dinah Sheridan, Geoffrey Keen, John Gregson, Kay Kendall, Kenneth More | | Aspect Ratio | Unknown | | Best Sellers Rank | 945 in DVD & Blu-ray ( See Top 100 in DVD & Blu-ray ) 24 in Documentary (DVD & Blu-ray) 67 in Children & Family (DVD & Blu-ray) | | Country of origin | United Kingdom | | Customer reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,074) | | Director | Henry Cornelius | | Is discontinued by manufacturer | No | | Language | English (Dolby Digital 2.0) | | Manufacturer reference | 5037115016430 | | Media Format | Digital Sound, Dolby, Full Screen, Mono, PAL | | Number of discs | 1 | | Producers | Henry Cornelius | | Product Dimensions | 20 x 19 x 2 cm; 70 g | | Release date | 11 Jun. 2007 | | Run time | 1 hour and 50 minutes | | Studio | ITV Studios Home Entertainment | | Subtitles: | English | ## Product Details - **Format:** Digital Sound, Dolby, Full Screen, Mono, PAL - **Genre:** Documentary - **Language:** English - **Runtime:** 1 hour and 50 minutes ## Images ![Genevieve [DVD] (1953) (Special Edition ) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/6139OCxM1WL.jpg) ![Genevieve [DVD] (1953) (Special Edition ) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81dEL+HAojL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A VINTAGE CLASSIC! *by R***N on 9 September 2023* I never get tired (or should I say tyred!) of watching this Classic British Comedy about the antics and rivalry of two couples during the London to Brighton Vintage Car Run. After 70 years it still remains one of my favourite British Films. Great performances from the lead actors and actresses with some familiar faces amongst the supporting cast. It's stellar entertainment from start to finish and a film you will want to watch again and again. Good clean fun which is suitable for all ages. A great price from Amazon too! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great *by J***M on 27 September 2025* This movie is great from start to finish and a classic release. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another classic of the fifties. *by J***S on 4 October 2024* Absolute delight to watch and travel back to a more wholesome age. Lovely movie and lovely actors. Kenneth More is always superb to watch. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pl/products/53901609-genevieve-dvd-1953-special-edition](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/53901609-genevieve-dvd-1953-special-edition) --- *Product available on Desertcart Poland* *Store origin: PL* *Last updated: 2026-05-08*