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Press for Time

  • 1966
  • 1h 38m
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5.9/10
662
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Press for Time (1966)
The British P.M.'s grandson, Norman, becomes a reporter for a provincial newspaper where he causes hilarious chaos
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The British P.M.'s grandson, Norman, becomes a reporter for a provincial newspaper in Teignmouth where he causes hilarious chaos.The British P.M.'s grandson, Norman, becomes a reporter for a provincial newspaper in Teignmouth where he causes hilarious chaos.The British P.M.'s grandson, Norman, becomes a reporter for a provincial newspaper in Teignmouth where he causes hilarious chaos.

  • Director
    • Robert Asher
  • Writers
    • Angus McGill
    • Norman Wisdom
    • Eddie Leslie
  • Stars
    • Norman Wisdom
    • Derek Bond
    • Angela Browne
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
    662
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    • Director
      • Robert Asher
    • Writers
      • Angus McGill
      • Norman Wisdom
      • Eddie Leslie
    • Stars
      • Norman Wisdom
      • Derek Bond
      • Angela Browne
    • 18User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Norman Wisdom
    Norman Wisdom
    • Norman Shields…
    Derek Bond
    Derek Bond
    • Maj. R.E. Bartlett
    Angela Browne
    Angela Browne
    • Eleanor Lampton
    Tracey Crisp
    • Ruby Fairchild
    Allan Cuthbertson
    Allan Cuthbertson
    • Mr. Ballard (Attorney General)
    Noel Dyson
    Noel Dyson
    • Mrs. Corcoran (the lady mayor)
    Derek Francis
    • Ernest Corcoran (alderman)
    Peter Jones
    Peter Jones
    • Robin Willobey (photographer)
    David Lodge
    David Lodge
    • Mr. Ross (editor, 'Tinmouth Times')
    Stanley Unwin
    Stanley Unwin
    • Mr. Nottage (Town Clerk)
    Frances White
    • Liz Corcoran
    Michael Balfour
    Michael Balfour
    • Sewerman
    Tony Selby
    Tony Selby
    • Harry Marshall (reporter, 'County Chronicle')
    Michael Bilton
    • Councilor Hedge
    Norman Pitt
    • Councilor Quilter
    Hazel Coppen
    • Granny Fork
    • (as Hazel Coppin)
    Totti Truman Taylor
    Totti Truman Taylor
    • Mrs. Doe Connor
    • (as Totti Truman-Taylor)
    Toni Gilpin
    • P.M.'s secretary
    • Director
      • Robert Asher
    • Writers
      • Angus McGill
      • Norman Wisdom
      • Eddie Leslie
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    6crossbow0106

    Tinmouth Cub Reporter

    The best analogy for American audiences for a Norman Wisdom film is Jerry Lewis. Like Mr. Lewis, Mr. Wisdom, at least in the films I've seen, have him playing bumbling, fish out of water, slightly dim characters. This film is no exception, as he plays Norman Shields, the grandson of the Prime Minister (also played by Wisdom), who gets sent to provincial seaside town Tinmouth in England to become a reporter. Things happen, mostly slapstick type mishaps, all because of him. There is political commentary here which is lost on me, bit it hardly matters. Its a silly comedy, but its a Norman wisdom comedy, so its hard to take seriously. For the uninitiated, try "Just My Luck" or "Trouble In Store" first. For those who know of Norman, add a notch to my vote and enjoy.
    6michaelarmer

    Pressed for Type

    This is more of a social drama than a comedy, although it does have comedy in it, it is slightly different than the other Norman films in that.

    It is more interesting than anything else to me, to see what it was like in a seaside town in the sixties, Teignmouth looked absolutely lovely, filmed in the summer of 1966 when England was on top of the world.

    The comedy was fun, but not that funny, there was no instant laugh for me, but it was good acting, the girls were a bit of a side issue, it was more about politics. And there lies the problem, its difficult to make good comedy from politics (It has been done well since - Yes Minister), and even Norman could not pull it off, his accident stunts looked more embarrassing than funny, and the choosing the ugly girl to win the beauty contest was a bit cheesy.

    However I give it a 6 because it was interesting.
    Tony-166

    Posting comments

    To clarify matters a bit. It is only these comments entries on IMDb that have to be a minimum of ten lines. If you add some info on the other topics, such as goofs, it is handled in a different way.

    This is my favourite Norman Wisdom film, simply because of the location shoots. And I really like the music too ! Well, I am getting a bit old now. Watched a TV programme last night about the man himself and sadly he is showing the signs of his great age. But he has the most wonderful family and is now happy being looked after in a carehome on his beloved Isle of Man.

    Now I got to waffle a bit to make up the entry to enough lines.

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    Davo123

    A Norman Classic!!

    'Press For Time' is easily my favorite Norman Wisdom film; it has everything, plenty of humour, slapstick, a great cast, and a really catchy soundtrack.

    Norman Wisdom plays three roles in this film, he plays the hero Norman Shields, his ex-suffragette mother, and his ancient grandfather (who also happens to be the Prime Minister of Great Britain!!!). It is a shame that the latter two only appear briefly during the first few minutes of the film.

    Shields is a happy newspaper vendor in London, but a constant source of embarassment to his grandfather who, by pulling strings, gets him relocated to the West Country as a junior reporter. Once there Shields leaves a trail of havoc behind him in typical Norman Wisdom style.

    As in most Wisdom films, the plot is superficial, and serves only as a vehicle for madcap humour. This film is certainly no exception. Memorable scenes include the council meeting, the house opening ceremony, the bus chase, and the beauty pageant. All are Wisdom at his very best!!
    7ChurchillTank

    Contains a great stunt

    Not quite Norman's best film, but it has plenty of great comic moments. Stanley Unwin's contribution in his inimitable gibberish (you can in fact follow the meaning if you listen very carefully!) is brilliant as always. Frances White gives a lovely performance as Liz. She may not have been as 'attractive' as Norman's primary love-interest Eleanor, but she turns out a much more worthy character. The seaside locations are beautiful (I must visit Teignmouth one day). And the condemnation of tinpot local politicians is perfect, and should be seen more often. For me, though, the supreme glory of 'Press For Time' is Norman's stunt when he visits the Mayor's house. Liz's mother introducing him to her daughter, while he's hanging from the chandelier, is a truly unforgettable moment in British cinema.

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    • Trivia
      Norman Wisdom, who was 51 at the time of filming, was, unsurprisingly, widely felt to be too old to play the Prime Minister's grandson.
    • Goofs
      Filmed on location in Teignmouth, Devon however the town's name is spelt "Tinmouth" on several signs throughout the film - which is how it is pronounced but not how it's spelt.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #19.50 (2010)

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    • Release date
      • December 8, 1966 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Enayiler Kralı Gazeteci
    • Filming locations
      • Teignmouth, Devon, England, UK(on location)
    • Production companies
      • The Rank Organisation
      • IVY Productions
      • Titan Films
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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