Press for Time (1966)
1h 42m
Running Time
January 1, 1966Release Date
Press for Time (1966)
1h 42m
Running Time
January 1, 1966Release Date
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Plot.
Norman is quite happy selling newspapers outside Westminster station but his Grandfather (the Prime Minister) wants to get him "a more responsible job". A few favours are called in and Norman becomes the newest reporter at the seaside town of Tinmouth. After causing chaos at a local council meeting and causing the demolition of a new house he tries to organise a beauty pageant. A slapstick tale of corruption in high and low places
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Cast & Crew.
Norman Wisdom
Norman Shields
Derek Bond
Maj. R.E. Bartlett
Angela Browne
Eleanor Lampton
Tracey Crisp
Ruby Fairchild
Jennifer White
Isobel (uncredited)
Allan Cuthbertson
Mr. Ballard (Attorney General)
Noel Dyson
Mrs. Corcoran (the lady mayor)
Derek Francis
Ernest Corcoran (alderman)
Peter Jones
Robin Willobey (photographer)
David Lodge
Mr. Ross (editor, 'Tinmouth Times')
Frances White
Liz Corcoran
Stanley Unwin
Mr. Nottage (Town Clerk)
Michael Balfour
Sewerman
Robert Asher
Director
Tony Selby
Harry Marshall
Michael Bilton
Councilor Hedge
Angus McGill
Writer
Norman Pitt
Councilor Quilter
Hazel Coppen
Granny Fork
Eddie Leslie
Writer
Totti Truman Taylor
Mrs. Doe Connor
Robert Hartford-Davis
Producer
Peter Newbrook
Producer
Toni Gilpin
PM's secretary
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Press for Time is a 1966 British comedy film starring Norman Wisdom. The screenplay was written by Eddie Leslie and Norman Wisdom, based on the 1963 novel Yea Yea Yea, by Angus McGill. It was partly filmed in Teignmouth in Devon. It was the last film Wisdom made for the Rank Organisation.