Half a Sixpence (film)

Half a Sixpence
Original American poster
Directed by	George Sidney
Written by	H. G. Wells (novel) Beverley Cross Dorothy Kingsley
Produced by	Charles H. Schneer George Sidney executive John Dark
Starring	Tommy Steele Julia Foster Cyril Ritchard
Cinematography	Geoffrey Unsworth
Edited by	Bill Lewthwaite Frank Santillo
Music by	David Heneker
Production company	Ameran Films
Distributed by	Paramount British Pictures
Release date	21 December 1967 (1967-12-21)
Running time	143 minutes
Country	United Kingdom
Language	English
Budget	$6 million[1]

Half a Sixpence is a 1967 British musical film directed by George Sidney starring Tommy Steele, Julia Foster and Cyril Ritchard. It was choreographed by Gillian Lynne. The screenplay by Beverley Cross is adapted from his book for the 1963 stage musical of the same name, which was based on Kipps: The Story of a Simple Soul, the 1905 novel by H. G. Wells. The music and lyrics are by David Heneker.

This was the final film made by Sidney.