Fortune Lane

Fortune Lane is a 1947 British family drama film directed by John Baxter and starring Douglas Barr, Billy Thatcher and Brian Weske.^[1][2][3]

Fortune Lane
Directed by	John Baxter
Written by	Geoffrey Orme Mary Cathcart Borer
Based on	original story by Gunby Hadath
Produced by	John Baxter Barbara K. Emary
Starring	Douglas Barr Brian Weske Billy Thatcher
Cinematography	Jo Jago
Edited by	Vi Burdon
Production company	Elstree Independent Films
Distributed by	General Film Distributors (UK)
Release dates	16 December 1947 (1947-12-16) (London, England)
Running time	60 minutes
Country	United Kingdom
Language	English

Plot

A boy tries to raise money so he can train to be an engineer, but ends up giving the money to a friend so he can visit an ill relative.

Cast

• Douglas Barr as Peter Quentin
• Billy Thatcher as John
• Brian Weske as Tim
• Angela Glynne as Margaret Quentin
• George Carney as Mr Quentin
• Nell Ballantyne as Mrs Quentin
• Anthony Holles as Mr Carpenter

Critical reception

The Monthly Film Bulletin wrote: "The sound moral tone of the film is skillfully overlaid by an interesting and plausible story which should be found enjoyable by all children. Douglas Barr is extremely good as Peter, and Brian Weske gives a sensitive and intelligent performance as the appealing young orphan Tim."^[4]

TV Guide wrote "Pleasant children's film is a cut above the usually awful run," and rated it two out of five stars.^[5]