Half a Sixpence (film) Half a Sixpence (film) Half a Sixpence is a 1967 British musical film directed by George Sidney and choreographed by Gillian Lynne. The screenplay by Beverley Cross is adapted from his book for the stage musical of the same name, which was based on "Kipps: The Story of a Simple Soul", a 1905 novel by H. G. Wells. The music and lyrics are by David Heneker. Set in Kent during the Edwardian era, the plot centres on Arthur Kipps, a draper's assistant who falls in love with a chambermaid named Ann. In quick succession, he comes into a fortune, nearly
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