| True as a Turtle | |
| Director: | Wendy Toye |
| Producer: | Peter De Sarigny |
| Music: | Robert Farnon |
| Cinematography: | Reginald H. Wyer |
| Editing: | Manuel del Campo |
| Distributor: | J. Arthur Rank Film Distributors (UK) |
| Runtime: | 96 minutes |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| Language: | English |
True as a Turtle is a 1957 British comedy film directed by Wendy Toye and starring John Gregson, Cecil Parker, June Thorburn and Keith Michell.[1] The screenplay was by John Coates, Jack Davies and Nicholas Phipps, based on the 1957 novel of the same title by Coates.
A young couple embark on a voyage on a ketch named Turtle.[2]
The England maritime location for shooting was mainly the River Hamble; the yacht club shown is the Royal Lymington Yacht Club.
The Monthly Film Bulletin wrote: "With yachts taking the place of veteran cars, this slight comedy is somewhat reminiscent of Genevieve. However, it sadly lacks the wit and pace of the earlier film, being conventionally scripted and slackly handled. The cast work conscientiously through some well-tried farcical situations but can make little lasting impression."[3]