Synopsis
After a chance train encounter with Laurence Knight, Tom Blake's family's fortunes prosper on the beneficence of the great financier. A developing friendship leads to the Knights selling their home to the Blakes when they move back to London. All looks rosy for the Blakes as share prices in Mr Knight's new business venture soar, but is their confidence misplaced?
Ratings
IMDb6.2/10
6 audience votes
Key crew
- Victor MacLureScreenplay
- Norman WalkerScreenplay
- Norman WalkerDirector
Cast
- Mervyn JohnsTom Blake
- Nora SwinburneCelia Blake
- Joyce HowardFreda Blake
- Joan GreenwoodRuth Blake
- Peter HammondDouglas Blake
- Marie AultGrandma Blake
- Frederick CooperEdward Blake
- Grace ArnoldIsabel Blake
- Alfred DraytonMr. Lawrence Knight
- Olive SloaneMrs. Maudie Knight
- Joan MaudeCarrie Porritt
- Kenneth KoveCoggie Selby
Themes
financier