The read
It runs a compact 1h 25m.
Synopsis
A charming and ambitious young man finds many ways to raise himself through the ranks in business and social standing - some honest, some not quite so. If he can just manage to avoid a certain very predatory woman.
Ratings
IMDb7/10
42 audience votes
Key crew
- Ronald NeameDirector
- Eric AmblerScreenplay
- William AlwynOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Alec GuinnessEdward Henry 'Denry' Machin
- Glynis JohnsRuth Earp
- Valerie HobsonCountess of Chell
- Petula ClarkNellie Cotterill
- Edward ChapmanMr. Duncalf
- Veronica TurleighMrs. Machin
- George DevineMr. Calvert
- Joan HicksonMrs. Codleyn
- Frank PettingellPolice Superintendent
- Gibb McLaughlinEmery
- Peter CopleyP. Shillitoe (uncredited)
- Mark DalyLord Mayor (uncredited)
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Themes
bankruptambitionopportunistrags to richesbusiness ideaopportunityself made manbusiness mindedsuccessfulself-determinationcharming man