Spring Meeting (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1941, Spring Meeting is a comedy film directed by Norman Lee, running about 90 minutes. “The simple story of a scheming adventuress and her penniless son!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tiny Fox-Collier and her son, Tony, are broke. A cheery and handsome young man about town, Tony knows he can rely on his mother for a brainwave to save them from utter destitution. This she has: a visit is scheduled to the Irish country estate of her old flame Sir Richard Furze, now a wealthy widower with two daughters. But while Tiny is determined to see her son marry the beautiful but haughty Joan, it seems Tony only has eyes for Joan’s spirited younger sister, Baby.
Who’s in it. Spring Meeting stars Enid Stamp-Taylor as Tiny Fox-Collier, Michael Wilding as Tony Fox-Collier, Basil Sydney as James and Sarah Churchill as Joan Furze, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Spring Meeting has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Spring Meeting page.
If you liked it. Fans of Spring Meeting tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Spring Meeting (1941)?
- In GB, Spring Meeting is available to rent or buy from BFI Player. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Spring Meeting worth watching?
- Spring Meeting holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Spring Meeting?
- Spring Meeting stars Enid Stamp-Taylor, Michael Wilding, Basil Sydney, Sarah Churchill and Nova Pilbeam.
- When was Spring Meeting released?
- Spring Meeting was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.