The Water Gipsies (other)
''The Water Gipsies'' may refer to: * ''The Water Gipsies'' (novel), a 1930 British novel by A. P. Herbert * ''The Water Gipsies'' (film), a 1932 British film adaptation directed by Maurice Elvey * ''The Water Gipsies'' (musical), a 1955 stage version by A. P. Herbert and Vivian Ellis See also * Sea Gypsies (other) Sea Gypsies, Sea Gypsy, Sea Nomads and Sea Nomad may refer to: Ethnography * Sama-Bajau peoples, a collective name for several ethnic groups in the Philippines, Sabah, eastern Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia, and parts of Sarawak * Moken, an Austronesi ...

The Water Gipsies (novel)
''The Water Gipsies'' is a romantic comedy novel by British writer A. P. Herbert first published in 1930. It portrays the adventures of Jane Bell and her sister Lily, who operate a barge along England's rivers and canals. Jane enjoys several romantic entanglements during the story. The novel is Herbert's best-known work, and reflected his lifelong love of British waterways. He lived in Hammersmith Terrace, and a thinly disguised version of '' The Dove'' pub appears as ''The Pigeons''. Adaptations Film In 1932 the novel was made into a film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring Ann Todd as Jane Bell. It was the last film made by Associated Talking Pictures at Beaconsfield Studios before relocating to Ealing. Musical In 1955 Herbert collaborated with Vivian Ellis to produce a stage musical of the film. The cast included Dora Bryan, Doris Hare and Jerry Verno Jerry Verno (26 July 1895 – 29 June 1975) was a British film actor. He appeared in 39 films between 1931 and 196 ...
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The Water Gipsies (film)
''The Water Gipsies'' is a 1932 British, low-budget "quota quickie" drama film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring Ann Todd, Sari Maritza and Ian Hunter. It is an adaptation of the 1930 novel '' The Water Gipsies'' by A.P. Herbert. The film was made at Beaconsfield Studios. Vivian Ellis worked as the film's composer, and later used some of the music in the 1955 stage musical adaptation of the novel. The film also features a 22 year old Raymond Raikes in the role of sozzled Bertie Peach at the party. Raikes went on to become England's most celebrated director and producer of classical radio drama and the first to broadcast drama in stereo. Cast * Ann Todd as Jane Bell * Sari Maritza as Lily Bell * Ian Hunter as Fred Green * Peter Hannen as Bryan * Richard Bird as Ernest * Frances Doble as Fay * Anthony Ireland as Moss * Barbara Gott as Mrs Green * Moore Marriott as Mr Pewtar * Raymond Raikes Raymond Montgomery Raikes (13 September 1910 – 2 October 1998) was a Briti ...
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The Water Gipsies (musical)
''The Water Gipsies'' may refer to: * ''The Water Gipsies'' (novel), a 1930 British novel by A. P. Herbert * ''The Water Gipsies'' (film), a 1932 British film adaptation directed by Maurice Elvey * ''The Water Gipsies'' (musical), a 1955 stage version by A. P. Herbert and Vivian Ellis See also * Sea Gypsies (other) Sea Gypsies, Sea Gypsy, Sea Nomads and Sea Nomad may refer to: Ethnography * Sama-Bajau peoples, a collective name for several ethnic groups in the Philippines, Sabah, eastern Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia, and parts of Sarawak * Moken, an Austronesi ...