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The Scamp is a 1957 British drama film directed by Wolf Rilla and starring Richard Attenborough, Terence Morgan, Colin Petersen, and Dorothy Alison.[1] It was based on the play, "Uncertain Joy," by Charlotte Hastings.

The Scamp
Original British quad poster
Directed by	Wolf Rilla
Written by	Wolf Rilla
Based on	play Uncertain Joy by Charlotte Hastings
Produced by	James Lawrie
Starring	Richard Attenborough Terence Morgan Colin Petersen Dorothy Alison Jill Adams
Cinematography	Freddie Francis
Edited by	Bernard Gribble
Music by	Francis Chagrin
Production company	A James Lawrie Production
Distributed by	Renown Pictures Corporation (UK)
Release dates	7 October 1957 (1957-10-07) (London, UK)
Running time	87 mins
Country	United Kingdom
Language	English

It was released in the U.S. as Strange Affection.[2]

Synopsis

A schoolteacher and his wife take in the tempestuous child of an abusive drifter. When the father returns their lives become complicated by issues of corporal punishment, physical abuse, strained relations and various crimes.

Cast

• Richard Attenborough as Stephen Leigh
• Dorothy Alison as Barbara Leigh
• Colin Petersen as Tod Dawson
• Terence Morgan as Mike Dawson
• Jill Adams as Julie Dawson
• Maureen Delany as Mrs. Perryman
• Margaretta Scott as Mrs. Blundell
• David Franks as Eddie
• Geoffrey Keen as Headmaster
• Charles Lloyd-Pack as Beamish
• June Cunningham as Annette
• Sam Kydd as Shopkeeper
• Victor Brooks as Inspector Birch

Critical reception

TV Guide wrote, "Shaky direction and a cliche-ridden script mar any possibilities for this human interest story";[2] whereas Leonard Maltin called it a "Decent British drama."[3]

References

External links

• The Scamp at IMDb

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