Hobson's Choice
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One of Morrissey's favourite films - via NME interview (1983): Morrissey - "Portrait Of The Artist As A Consumer"
The brass band sampled on Sheila Take A Bow is taken from this film:
The "BEWARE THE WRATH TO COME" matrix message on Bigmouth Strikes Again (12" A-side) was taken from the band's banner in the same scene:
Mentioned In
- Portrait Of The Artist As A Consumer - NME (September 17, 1983)
- Countdown Magazine (Australia) Profile
- Sheila Take A Bow (single)
- Headful Of Heroes - NME (September 16, 1989)
Wikipedia Information
Hobson's Choice is a 1954 British romantic comedy film directed by David Lean. It is based on the 1916 play of the same name by Harold Brighouse. It stars Charles Laughton in the role of Victorian bootmaker Henry Hobson, John Mills as timid but highly talented employee Will Mossop, and Brenda de Banzie as Hobson's eldest, fiercely determined daughter. The film also features Prunella Scales in one of her first cinematic roles. Hobson's Choice won the British Academy Film Award for Best British Film 1954.