Richard Basehart Simone Simon George Baker Sid James and Joan Hickson are among the stars of this engaging 'portmanteau' feature that takes a comical look at the usually obscure but oddly complicated lives of a group of film extras. Also featuring pop sensation Dennis Lotis and singer (and future Oliver! Star) Shani Wallis in a very early film role The Extra Day is presented here in a brand-new transfer from the original film elements in its as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio. At the end of the final day of filming one of the studio drivers loses the last can... of film. The producer orders his assistant Joe Blake to track down all five extras involved in the last scene ensuring they are available the following morning for retakes. Joe knows them all: Steven Marlow ex-Commando officer; Barney West a broken-down prize fighter; Mr and Mrs Bliss now retiring after 40 years in the profession; and Toni Howard a Society girl bored with Society. Visiting each in turn he has a glimpse into their various private lives and fines comedy drama and tragedy. Special Features: Original Theatrical Trailer Image Gallery Original Promotional Material PDFs [show more]
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William Fairchild directs this 1950s British comedy starring Richard Basehart, Simone Simon, George Baker, Sid James and Joan Hickson. Disaster strikes during the filming of a movie when the final reel of film is misplaced, leaving the production without an ending. Assistant Producer Joe Blake (Basehart) is sent out to relocate the movie's extras, who are now required for an additional day of filming. This proves tougher than expected since the private lives of the extras, who include disillusioned society girl Toni Howard (Josephine Griffin) and struggling boxer Barney West (James), are arguably as colourful as any onscreen role. Will Joe succeed?
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