A Warm Corner (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1930, A Warm Corner is a comedy and romance film directed by Victor Saville, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. This early Gainsborough film is truly a lost treasure and easily one of the most daring and risque films ever made. At least half a dozen different tales seem to be going on at once all finally meeting in the end. The story starts in the Lido hotel where our "Pickles" remarks upon the fact that everyone in the register is called Smith. Hes trying to chat up Mimi so shell split up with her boyfriend as her boyfriends uncle has other plans for his nephew - alas what no one knows is that he and Mimi have already been married for a few months on the sly!
Who’s in it. A Warm Corner stars Leslie Henson as Mr. Corner, Heather Thatcher as Mimi, Austin Melford as Peter Price and Connie Ediss as Mrs. Corner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, A Warm Corner has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Warm Corner page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Warm Corner tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Warm Corner (1930)?
- In GB, A Warm Corner is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Warm Corner worth watching?
- A Warm Corner holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Warm Corner?
- A Warm Corner stars Leslie Henson, Heather Thatcher, Austin Melford, Connie Ediss and Toni Edgar-Bruce.