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Bookmark this pageThe Admirable Crichton (1957)
Director: Lewis Gilbert
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From Time Out Film Guide
JM Barrie's comic war-horse trotted out again for More's resourceful butler to teach his shipwrecked betters the ropes of surviving with grace. It actually worked better as a musical in the 1934 Hollywood version, We're Not Dressing, with Bing Crosby, Carole Lombard, and Burns and Allen.Author: PT
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- Mineworker said...
- Posted on Oct 13 2008 20:55 This is a delightful film. It highlights the absurdities of a class-based social system based upon accident of birth rather than ability. There are strong performances from an excellent cast who genuinely appear to enjoy working with each other. Sure it appears dated today, but that's part of its charm.
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- Emma said...
- Posted on Aug 21 2007 14:07 I find it unbelievable that this film is always under-rated. I think it's excellent. I love the silly bits of humour by the aristocratic family. I think it's a true classic
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Cast & crew
Director: Lewis Gilbert
Producer: Ian Dalrymple
Cast: Kenneth More, Diane Cilento, Cecil Parker, Sally Ann Howes, Martita Hunt, Jack Watling, Peter Graves full cast
Genre(s): Comedy
Duration: 93 mins
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