
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
| Source | Rating | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| IMDb | 7.0/10 | 71% |
| TMDB | 7.0/1042 votes | 29% |
| Balasaur Score | 70 | 100% |
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)












