Cash on Delivery (1954)
To Dorothy, a Son (original title)Reference View | Change View
- 1h 19min
- Comedy
- Nov 1954 (UK)
- Movie
Under a complicated bequest from her uncle, Myrtle stands to inherit $2,000,000 if her ex-husband doesn't have any male heirs on the way, else he gets the cash. She journeys from New York to England, and finally tracks him down with his...
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| Shelley Winters | ... |
Myrtle La Mar
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| Peggy Cummins | ... |
Dorothy Rapallo
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| John Gregson | ... |
Tony Rapallo
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| Mona Washbourne | ... |
Midwife Appleby
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Hartley Power | ... |
Cy Daniel
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| Martin Miller | ... |
Brodcynsky
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Anthony Oliver | ... |
Express Reporter
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| Joan Sims | ... |
Telephone Operator
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| Hal Osmond | ... |
Livingstone Potts
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| Aubrey Mather | ... |
Dr. Cameron
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| Ronald Adam | ... |
Parsons
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| Charles Hawtrey | ... |
Waiter at Pub
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| Alfie Bass | ... |
Cab Driver
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| Campbell Singer | ... |
Pub Landlord
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| Joan Hickson | ... |
Pub Landlady
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| Marjorie Rhodes | ... |
Landlady
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Fred Berger | ... |
Furrier
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| Joan Newell | ... |
Mrs. Robinson
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| Wilfrid Hyde-White | ... |
Mr. Starke
(as Wilfrid Hyde White)
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Dorothy Bramhall | ... |
Starke's Secretary (uncredited)
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Grace Denbeigh-Russell | ... |
Spinster (uncredited)
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| Meredith Edwards | ... |
Carter (uncredited)
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Charles Hammond | ... |
'Express' Photographer (uncredited)
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| Maurice Kaufmann | ... |
Elmer the Pianist (uncredited)
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Bartlett Mullins | ... |
Mechanic (uncredited)
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| Nicholas Parsons | ... |
Passport Official (uncredited)
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Jim Tyson | ... |
Drummer (uncredited)
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Gudrun Ure | ... |
Cy Daniel's Secretary (uncredited)
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John Warren | ... |
Waiter (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Muriel Box | ||
Written by
| Roger MacDougall | ... | (play) (as Roger Macdougall) |
| Peter Rogers | ... | (written for the screen by) |
Produced by
| Peter Rogers | ... | producer |
| Ben Schrift | ... | producer (uncredited) |
Music by
| Lambert Williamson | ||
Cinematography by
| Ernest Steward | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Alfred Roome | ||
Editorial Department
| Janet Davidson | ... | second assistant editor (uncredited) |
| Stan Fiferman | ... | second assistant editor (uncredited) |
| Don Sharpe | ... | assistant editor (uncredited) |
Art Direction by
| George Provis | ||
Makeup Department
| Jim Hydes | ... | makeup artist |
| Eileen Warwick | ... | hairdresser |
Production Management
| Alfred W. Marcus | ... | production manager (as Al Marcus) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Ernest Morris | ... | assistant director |
| John Draper | ... | third assistant director (uncredited) |
| John Oldknow | ... | second assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Alan Evans | ... | scenic artist (uncredited) |
| Alec Gray | ... | draughtsman (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Clifford Sandall | ... | sound recordist (as Cliff Sandal) |
| Don Sharpe | ... | sound editor (as Donald Sharpe) |
| Fred Turtle | ... | chief recordist |
| Paddy Cunningham | ... | dubbing crew (uncredited) |
| H. MacLean | ... | sound camera operator (uncredited) |
| George Paternoster | ... | boom operator (uncredited) |
| L. Thompson | ... | dubbing crew (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| H.A.R. Thomson | ... | camera operator (as Robert Thomson) |
| Freddie Cooper | ... | focus puller (uncredited) |
| Cyril Stanborough | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
| Frank Watts | ... | clapper loader (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Joan Ellacott | ... | Miss Winters' dresses by |
Music Department
| Lambert Williamson | ... | music director |
Script and Continuity Department
| Barbara Wainwright | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
| Peter Noble | ... | assistant to producer |
Production Companies
- Welbeck Films Ltd. (present)
- Welbeck-Gina
Distributors
- Independent Film Distributors (IFD) (1954) (United Kingdom) (theatrical) (as Independent Film Distributors Limited) (distribution controlled by)
- Kommunenes Filmcentral (KF) (1955) (Norway) (theatrical)
- RKO Radio Pictures (1956) (United States) (theatrical)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Molho (furs by)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Under a complicated bequest from her uncle, Myrtle stands to inherit $2,000,000 if her ex-husband doesn't have any male heirs on the way, else he gets the cash. She journeys from New York to England, and finally tracks him down with his heavily pregnant new wife. Should she try and woo him back or challenge the legality of the new marriage? Written by Jeremy Perkins {J-26} |
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| Taglines | A Merry Marital Mix-Up! See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Muriel Box, who directed this film, was sister in law to Betty E. Box, who was married to Peter Rogers who produced this film. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Me & Arthur Haynes (2011). See more » |
| Soundtracks | GIVE ME A MAN See more » |
| Quotes |
Mr. Starke:
We *have* advertised for him! Myrtle La Mar: Where? Mr. Starke: In 'The Times'. Myrtle La Mar: Supposing he doesn't read 'The Times'? Mr. Starke: Doesn't read 'The Times?' Really, Miss La Mar! See more » |