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Spring in Park Lane (1948): cast, story & where to watch

1948 · Film · ★ 6.8

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Released in 1948, Spring in Park Lane is a comedy film directed by Herbert Wilcox, running about 91 minutes. “Nature Never Runs Out of Ideas” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Life in the normally tranquil high society home of Joshua Howard is disrupted by the arrival of a mysterious footman in this sparkling British romantic comedy hit. Richard acts like anything but a servant. He has aristocratic airs and graces, an expert knowledge of fine art and can play classical music and boogie-woogie on a grand piano with equal aplomb. And is that an Old Etonian tie he's wearing? Judy, is determined to discover Richard's true identity and the reason he's posing as a lowly footman. Bored with the attentions of vain movie stars and eccentric minor nobility, she's captivated by his easy-going charm and ready to fall. But will his scandalous secret come between them and true happiness?

Who’s in it. Spring in Park Lane stars Anna Neagle as Judy Howard, Michael Wilding as Lord Richard, Tom Walls as Uncle Joshua Howard and Peter Graves as Basil Maitland, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Spring in Park Lane has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Spring in Park Lane page.

If you liked it. Fans of Spring in Park Lane tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Spring in Park Lane (1948)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Spring in Park Lane change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Spring in Park Lane worth watching?
Spring in Park Lane holds an audience score of 6.8 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 in Park Lane?
Spring in Park Lane stars Anna Neagle, Michael Wilding, Tom Walls, Peter Graves and Marjorie Fielding.
When was Spring in Park Lane released?
Spring in Park Lane was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.