Momma Don't Allow

1956
22m

IMDb RATING

6.6/10

360

YOUR RATING

DocumentaryShort

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Directors
- Karel Reisz
- Tony Richardson
Writers
- Karel Reisz
- Tony Richardson
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

IMDb RATING

6.6/10

360

YOUR RATING

Directors
- Karel Reisz
- Tony Richardson
Writers
- Karel Reisz
- Tony Richardson
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

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User reviews4

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Reisz and Richardson submitted a proposal to the BFI Experimental Film Fund for a short documentary in March 1954; the film was temporarily titled "Jazz". It was shot during the winter of 1954, with a total grant of just £425. By the time it was completed in November 1955, its title had been changed to "Momma Don't Allow".

The film was shot on 16mm film during Winter 1954-5 with a total grant of just £425 (the pair had requested only £232). By the time the it was completed in November 1955, its title had been changed to Momma Don't Allow.