John of the Fair
Set in the fairgrounds of 18th century England, the story of a kidnapped heir who regains his rightful inheritance to title and estates with the help of his friends.
Michael McCarthy
Casts & Crew
Hilda Barry
Sidney Bland
John Charlesworth
Tom Clegg
David Garth
Michael Ward
Richard George
Michael Mulcaster
Carol Wolveridge
Fanny Wright
Arthur Young
Also Directed by Michael McCarthy
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