Petty thief Willie Frith steals a suitcase full of bank notes, only to find out that they have all been given the same serial number. But this is only the start of his troubles: now he must find a way of changing the notes so he can...
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| Ian Carmichael | ... |
Willie Frith
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| Belinda Lee | ... |
Gloria
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| Kathleen Harrison | ... |
Mrs. Frith
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| Robert Helpmann | ... |
The Reverend
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| James Hayter | ... |
Mr. Frith
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| George Coulouris | ... |
The Colonel
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| Renee Houston | ... |
Bobbie
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Michael Brennan | ... |
Bluey
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| Jill Ireland | ... |
Doreen Frith
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| Leslie Phillips | ... |
Receptionist
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Harold Berens | ... |
Bookmaker
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Hugh Morton | ... |
Valet
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| Ferdy Mayne | ... |
Furrier
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| Digby Wolfe | ... |
Harry Mason
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| Michael Balfour | ... |
'Wilberforce'
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| Joss Ambler | ... |
Hobson (uncredited)
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Jack Armstrong | ... |
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
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| Peter Asher | ... |
Cyril Frith (uncredited)
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Cyril Chamberlain | ... |
Detective at Hotel (uncredited)
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George Curtis | ... |
Police Constable (uncredited)
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Raymond Dudley | ... |
(uncredited)
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Richard Duke | ... |
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
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Norman Fisher | ... |
Observer at Victoria Station Fracas (uncredited)
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Thomas Gallagher | ... |
Daniel (uncredited)
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Shay Gorman | ... |
Gang Member (uncredited)
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Alex Graham | ... |
Room Service Waiter (uncredited)
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Hubert Hill | ... |
Tobacconist (uncredited)
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| George Hilsdon | ... |
Tic-tac Man (uncredited)
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David Hutcheson | ... |
Tipster at Racecourse (uncredited)
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| Miriam Karlin | ... |
Lady in Nightclub (uncredited)
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| Maurice Kaufmann | ... |
Harry's Friend (uncredited)
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Dan Lester | ... |
Passerby Outside Victoria Station (uncredited)
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| Andreas Malandrinos | ... |
Man Printing Fake Banknotes (uncredited)
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Jack Mandeville | ... |
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
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Fred Nicholas | ... |
Bookmaker's Assistant (uncredited)
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| Ronan O'Casey | ... |
Gang Member (uncredited)
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| Hal Osmond | ... |
Porter at Victoria Station (uncredited)
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Joe Phelps | ... |
Bookmaker's Assistant / Pub Customer (uncredited)
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| Robert Raikes | ... |
Furrier's Assistant (uncredited)
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Michael Saunders | ... |
(uncredited)
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Delene Scott | ... |
(uncredited)
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Jack Sharp | ... |
Bookmaker's Assistant (uncredited)
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| Paddy Smith | ... |
Nightclub Waiter (uncredited)
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| Ewen Solon | ... |
Detective in Pub (uncredited)
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Tony Spears | ... |
Man at Racecourse Bar (uncredited)
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Joe Wadham | ... |
Squad Car Officer (uncredited)
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Freddie Watts | ... |
Bookmaker on Train (uncredited)
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| Joy Webster | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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| Angela White | ... |
(uncredited)
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John Wilder | ... |
George - Hotel Receptionist (uncredited)
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| Ian Wilson | ... |
Post Office Clerk (uncredited)
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| Neil Wilson | ... |
Third Bookmaker (uncredited)
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Vic Wise | ... |
Second Bookmaker (uncredited)
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Directed by
| John Paddy Carstairs | ||
Written by
| John Baines | ... | (story) |
| John Baines | ... | (screenplay) |
| Patrick Campbell | ... | (additional scenes) |
Produced by
| Joseph Janni | ... | producer (uncredited) |
| Earl St. John | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Van Phillips | ||
Cinematography by
| Jack E. Cox | ... | director of photography (as Jack Cox) |
Editing by
| Alfred Roome | ||
Editorial Department
| Jack Gardner | ... | first assistant editor (uncredited) |
Art Direction by
| Cedric Dawe | ||
Makeup Department
| Bob Lawrance | ... | makeup artist (as Robert Lawrence) |
| Stella Rivers | ... | hairdresser |
Production Management
| Jack Swinburne | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Pat Marsden | ... | assistant director |
Sound Department
| Robert T. MacPhee | ... | sound recordist |
| Gordon K. McCallum | ... | sound recordist |
| Desmond Saunders | ... | sound editor |
| Don Sharpe | ... | sound editor |
| Harry Fairbairn | ... | sound assistant (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Dudley Lovell | ... | camera operator |
| James Devis | ... | focus puller (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Julie Harris | ... | dress designer |
| Olga Lehmann | ... | dress designer |
| Susan Small | ... | additional gowns |
Music Department
| Van Phillips | ... | music director |
Script and Continuity Department
| Betty Harley | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
| Arthur Alcott | ... | production controller for Pinewood Studios |
Production Companies
- The Rank Organisation (presents)
Distributors
- Rank Film Distributors (1958) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Rank Film Distributors of Sweden (1958) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Lopert Pictures Corporation (1962) (United States) (theatrical)
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Other Companies
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Petty thief Willie Frith steals a suitcase full of bank notes, only to find out that they have all been given the same serial number. But this is only the start of his troubles: now he must find a way of changing the notes so he can impress the barmaid of his local pub. Written by mike.wilson6@btinternet.com |
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Box Office
| Budget | GBP175,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Filmed in 1956, but not released in UK until 1958 and USA until 1962. See more » |
| Goofs | In the 1950s, commercial television did not broadcast entertainment programmes during the day, as is shown here. See more » |
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| Quotes |
Detective at Hotel:
If it isn't old Soapy. Plus exhibit A. Very thoughtful. See more » |