To Dorothy a Son

To Dorothy a Son (U.S. title: Cash on Delivery) is a black and white 1954 British comedy film in the form of a farce directed by Muriel Box[2] and starring Shelley Winters, John Gregson and Peggy Cummins.[5] Tony Rapallo, a composer, is married (or so he thinks) and his wife Dorothy is pregnant and expecting their child.Direction and playing are rather ponderous, and Shelley Winters flings herself into a part more sui able for Judy Holliday."[8] Variety wrote: "It plays off in a succession of climaxes, mostly hectic, under the extremely broad direction by Muriel Box."[9] Picturegoer wrote: "Witty adaptation of the successful stage farce, which should give you a pleasant, carefree hour and a half's entertainment.
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