Hobson's Choice

Summary

Hobson's Choice is a film^[1]. It ranks in the top 3% of film entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (724 views/month).^[2]

Key Facts

• Hobson's Choice received the Golden Bear^[3].
• Hobson's Choice's instance of is recorded as film^[4].
• Hobson's Choice was directed by David Lean^[5].
• David Lean wrote the screenplay for Hobson's Choice^[6].
• Wynyard Browne wrote the screenplay for Hobson's Choice^[7].
• Norman Spencer wrote the screenplay for Hobson's Choice^[8].
• Hobson's Choice's composer is recorded as Malcolm Arnold^[9].
• Hobson's Choice's genre is drama film^[10].
• Hobson's Choice's genre is comedy film^[11].
• A cast member of Hobson's Choice was Charles Laughton^[12].
• A cast member of Hobson's Choice was John Mills^[13].
• A cast member of Hobson's Choice was Brenda De Banzie^[14].
• A cast member of Hobson's Choice was Daphne Anderson^[15].
• A cast member of Hobson's Choice was Prunella Scales^[16].
• A cast member of Hobson's Choice was Richard Wattis^[17].
• A cast member of Hobson's Choice was Derek Blomfield^[18].
• A cast member of Hobson's Choice was Helen Haye^[19].
• A cast member of Hobson's Choice was Joseph Tomelty^[20].
• A cast member of Hobson's Choice was Julien Mitchell^[21].
• A cast member of Hobson's Choice was Gibb McLaughlin^[22].
• A cast member of Hobson's Choice was Philip Stainton^[23].
• A cast member of Hobson's Choice was Dorothy Gordon^[24].
• A cast member of Hobson's Choice was Madge Brindley^[25].
• A cast member of Hobson's Choice was John Laurie^[26].
• A cast member of Hobson's Choice was Raymond Huntley^[27].

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Authorship and Creation

Hobson's Choice was produced by David Lean^[28]. It was directed by David Lean^[5]. Screenwriters include David Lean^[6], Wynyard Browne^[7], and Norman Spencer^[8]. Cast members include Charles Laughton^[12], John Mills^[13], Brenda De Banzie^[14], Daphne Anderson^[15], Prunella Scales^[16], and Richard Wattis^[17].

Publication

Publication dates include January 1, 1954^[29], February 19, 1954^[30], February 26, 1954^[31], and June 14, 1954^[32]. The original language of Hobson's Choice was English^[33]. Genres include drama film^[10] and comedy film^[11]. It was distributed by video on demand^[34].

Reception

Hobson's Choice received the Golden Bear^[3]. Reviews include 8/10^[35] and 91%^[36].

Why It Matters

Hobson's Choice ranks in the top 3% of film entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (724 views/month).^[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[37] It is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[38]

FAQs

What awards did Hobson's Choice receive?

Honors received include Golden Bear^[3].