The Card (1952)
1h 25m
Running Time
February 25, 1952Release Date
Plot.
A charming and ambitious young man finds many ways to raise himself through the ranks in business and social standing - some honest, some not quite so. If he can just manage to avoid a certain very predatory woman.
Where to Watch.
Subs
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Cast & Crew.
Alec Guinness
Edward Henry 'Denry' Machin
Glynis Johns
Ruth Earp
Valerie Hobson
Countess of Chell
Petula Clark
Nellie Cotterill
Edward Chapman
Mr. Duncalf
Veronica Turleigh
Mrs. Machin
George Devine
Mr. Calvert
Joan Hickson
Mrs. Codleyn
Frank Pettingell
Police Superintendent
Gibb McLaughlin
Emery
Peter Copley
P. Shillitoe (uncredited)
Mark Daly
Lord Mayor (uncredited)
Deidre Doyle
Widow Hullins (uncredited)
Henry Edwards
Mr. Cotterill (uncredited)
John Bryan
Producer
Lyn Evans
Cregeen (uncredited)
Media.
Details.
Release DateFebruary 25, 1952
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 25m
Content RatingNR
Filming LocationsPinewood Studios, United Kingdom
Genres
Last updated:
This Movie Is About.
bankrupt
rags to riches
ambition
opportunist
business idea
opportunity
self made man
business minded
successful
self-determination
charming man
Wiki.
The Card is a 1952 British comedy film version of the 1911 novel by Arnold Bennett. In America, the film was titled The Promoter. It was adapted by Eric Ambler and directed by Ronald Neame. It stars Alec Guinness, Glynis Johns, Valerie Hobson, and Petula Clark. The film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Sound.
It is mainly faithful to the novel, omitting some minor incidents.
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