A bizarre attempt at a humorous murder mystery. A fat rich man snoozing on a balcony is bludgeoned to death while the Smart Alec of the title has one of the dumbest alibis ever. Antics from Kynaston Reeves and young Charles Hawtrey involve...
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Cast
| Peter Reynolds | ... |
Alec Albion
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| Leslie Dwyer | ... |
Gossage
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| Edward Lexy | ... |
Inspector Ashley
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Kynaston Reeves | ... |
Sir Randolph Towle
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| Charles Hawtrey | ... |
Farr
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Mercy Haystead | ... |
Judith
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| David Hurst | ... |
Poppi
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David Keir | ... |
Mr. Gruppy
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Annette D. Simmonds | ... |
Sylvia
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Frederick Morant | ... |
Edward Hale
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| Peter Bull | ... |
Prosecuting Counsel
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| Basil Dignam | ... |
Defending Counsel
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Vernon Smythe | ... |
Judge
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Rex Garner | ... |
Waiter (uncredited)
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Jim Morris | ... |
Police Constable (uncredited)
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Richard Neller | ... |
Pathologist (uncredited)
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Fred Nicholas | ... |
Police Constable (uncredited)
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Directed by
| John Guillermin | ||
Written by
| Alec Coppel | ... | (by) |
Produced by
| Nigel Proudlock | ... | associate producer |
| Roger Proudlock | ... | producer |
Cinematography by
| Ray Elton | ... | (photography) |
Editing by
| Robert Jordan Hill | ... | (as Robert J. Hill) |
Editorial Department
| Stanley Willis | ... | assistant editor (as Stan Willis) |
Art Direction by
| Harry White | ||
Makeup Department
| Teddy Edwardes | ... | makeup artist (as Teddie Edwards) |
Production Management
| John Workman | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Robert Asher | ... | assistant director |
Sound Department
| Tommy Meyers | ... | sound recordist |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Harry Gillam | ... | camera operator |
| Manny Yospa | ... | focus operator |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Evelyn Gibbs | ... | wardrobe |
Script and Continuity Department
| Adele Reynolds | ... | continuity |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Grand National Pictures (1951) (United Kingdom) (theatrical) (as Grand National Pictures Ltd., 113-117, Wardour Street, London W. 1) (distributed throughout the world by)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Nettlefold Studios (recorded at)
Storyline
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A bizarre attempt at a humorous murder mystery. A fat rich man snoozing on a balcony is bludgeoned to death while the Smart Alec of the title has one of the dumbest alibis ever. Antics from Kynaston Reeves and young Charles Hawtrey involve lots of shouting. |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The chase at the end is along Hyde Park Crescent, Paddington. See more » |
| Movie Connections | References Destry Rides Again (1939). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Colonel Bogey March See more » |