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Alec Guinness stars as Denry, a young man determined to be the master of his own destiny. After giving his exam results a slight ‘lift’, he climbs his way up the employment and social ladder, charming everyone as he goes. His affectionate personality soon earns him the name ‘The Card’ and the position of Bursley’s youngest ever Mayor. His demeanour means that his love life is as full as his social calendar, but how will he resolve his personal predicaments?
Original Release
02/25/1952
US Release
10/28/1952
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Alec Guinness | Edward Henry 'Denry' Machin |
| Glynis Johns | Ruth Earp |
| Valerie Hobson | Countess of Chell |
| Petula Clark | Nellie Cotterill |
| Edward Chapman | Mr. Duncalf / Herbert Duncalf |
| Veronica Turleigh | Mrs. Machin |
| George Devine | Mr. Calvert / Mr. H. Calvert |
| Joan Hickson | Mrs. Codleyn |
| Frank Pettingell | Police Superintendent |
| Gibb McLaughlin | Emery |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Alec Guinness | Edward Henry 'Denry' Machin |
| Glynis Johns | Ruth Earp |
| Valerie Hobson | Countess of Chell |
| Petula Clark | Nellie Cotterill |
| Edward Chapman | Mr. Duncalf / Herbert Duncalf |
| Veronica Turleigh | Mrs. Machin |
| George Devine | Mr. Calvert / Mr. H. Calvert |
| Joan Hickson | Mrs. Codleyn |
| Frank Pettingell | Police Superintendent |
| Gibb McLaughlin | Emery |
| Joey the Mule | Joey the Mule |
| John Adams | Customs Official |
| Jim Brady | Fisherman |
| Peter Copley | P. Shillitoe |
| Mark Daly | Lord Mayor |
| Arthur Dibbs | Doorman |
| Deidre Doyle | Widow Hullins |
| Henry Edwards | Mr. Cotterill |
| Lyn Evans | Cregeen |
| Andrew Faulds | Man who loses wager at the ball |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Earl St. John | Executive Producer |
| John Bryan | Producer |
| Bob McNaught | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1953 | Oscar | Best Sound, Recording | Nominated |
