Valley of Song (1953)
Valley of Song perpetuates the British stereotype of Welshmen as pugnacious rubes. The story involves a Welsh valley men's choir, comprised of members with lovely voices and mercurial temperaments. When Handel's Messiah is chosen as the choir's showcase piece, the members squabble over who should be the soloist. Vocal remonstrations nearly lead to physical violence, until the entire Welsh village has been polarized for or against the concertmaster's decision. Valley of Song was based on an oft-produced radio play by Cliff Gordon. Its American title was, appropriately, Men are Children Twice. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Clifford Evans, Hugh Pryse, (more)
- Director(s):
- Gilbert Gunn
Synopsis of Valley of Song
Valley of Song perpetuates the British stereotype of Welshmen as pugnacious rubes. The story involves a Welsh valley men's choir, comprised of members with lovely voices and mercurial temperaments. When Handel's Messiah is chosen as the choir's showcase piece, the members squabble over who should be the soloist. Vocal remonstrations nearly lead to physical violence, until the entire Welsh village has been polarized for or against the concertmaster's decision. Valley of Song was based on an oft-produced radio play by Cliff Gordon. Its American title was, appropriately, Men are Children Twice. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Complete Cast of Valley of Song
- Clifford Evans - Geraint Llewellyn
- Rachel Thomas - Mrs Lloyd
- Maureen Swanson - Olwen Davies
- Betty Cooper
- Kenny Williams - Lloyd the Haulage
- Mervyn Jones - Minister Griffiths
- Hugh Pryse - Lloyd
- John Fraser - Cliff Lloyd
- Rachel Roberts - Bessie Lewis
- John Glyn-Jones
- Madoline Thomas
- Director(s):
- Gilbert Gunn
- Writer(s):
- Phil Park
- Producer(s):
- Vaughan N. Dean
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