Now That April's Here
Released: June 19, 1958Runtime: 85 min
An anthology based on the works of Canadian author Morley Callaghan “Silk Stockings” is about a shy teenager buying a gift out of love for his landlady’s daughter only to be disappointed in his affections. “Rocking Chair” is about a widower rebuffing his late wife’s friendship out of loyalty. “The Rejected One” is about a humble shop girl being insulted and scorned over supper by her rich boyfriend’s family. “A Sick Call” is about young woman returning to Catholicism on her sickbed over the objections of her Protestant husband, who fears religion will come between them during a priest’s visit.
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- Beth Amosas Mrs. Greenleaf (segment "Silk Stockings")
- Josephine Barringtonas Mrs. Henderson
- Sheila Billingas Salesgirl (segment "Silk Stockings" and "Rocking Chair")
- Katharine Blakeas Hilda Adams (segment "The Rejected One")
- Don Borisenkoas David Munro (segment "Silk Stockings")
- Rolf Carstonas The Doctor (segment "A Sick Call")
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Beth Amos
as Mrs. Greenleaf (segment "Silk Stockings")
Josephine Barrington
as Mrs. Henderson
Sheila Billing
as Salesgirl (segment "Silk Stockings" and "Rocking Chair")
Katharine Blake
as Hilda Adams (segment "The Rejected One")
Don Borisenko
as David Munro (segment "Silk Stockings")
Rolf Carston
as The Doctor (segment "A Sick Call")
Anne Collings
as Elsa Williams
Pam D Orsay
as Salesgirl (segment "The Rejected One")
Fred Diehl
as John Henderson (segment "The Rejected One")
John Drainie
as Tom Boultbee (segment "Rocking Chair")
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