Overview

Set in the austere post–World War II British world of rationing, Cyril dreams up an ode to an imaginary character named Merlin Mound who can provide anything one can wish. Merlin becomes real and grants his host's wishes; not by conjuring the items out of thin air, but depriving them from other people's ownership, which leads to trouble.

Cast

Cyril Fletcher, Betty Astell, Laurence Naismith, Jon Pertwee, Sam Costa, Miki Hood, Tamara Lees, Audrey White

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What is "A Piece of Cake" about?

Set in the austere post–World War II British world of rationing, Cyril dreams up an ode to an imaginary character named Merlin Mound who can provide anything one can wish. Merlin becomes real and grants his host's wishes; not by conjuring the items out of thin air, but depriving them from other people's ownership, which leads to trouble.

When was "A Piece of Cake" released?

A Piece of Cake was released in 1948.

Who stars in "A Piece of Cake"?

The cast includes Cyril Fletcher, Betty Astell, Laurence Naismith, Jon Pertwee.