6.0The Chiltern Hundreds · 1949
The Chiltern Hundreds (1949) is a Comedy film directed by John Paddy Carstairs, starring David Tomlinson, Lana Morris, Cecil Parker.
Comedy
6.0Overview
Young Viscount Tony Pym wangles National Service leave on the pretext of standing as a Tory candidate for a local seat held by his family for generations. The request is a ruse to enable Pym to marry his wealthy American fiancee while she's still in England, but his masterplan backfires when he finds himself swept into an election campaign and beaten by Labour's Mr Cleghorn – who is then made a peer. In an attempt to save face, Pym decides to stand again – as a socialist. It all proves too much for the Pyms' loyal, true-blue butler, Mr Beecham...
Cast
David Tomlinson, Lana Morris, Cecil Parker, Marjorie Fielding, Tom Macaulay, Joyce Carey, Helen Backlin, Robert Cawdron
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What is "The Chiltern Hundreds" about?
Young Viscount Tony Pym wangles National Service leave on the pretext of standing as a Tory candidate for a local seat held by his family for generations. The request is a ruse to enable Pym to marry his wealthy American fiancee while she's still in England, but his masterplan backfires when he finds himself swept into an election campaign and beaten by Labour's Mr Cleghorn – who is then made a peer. In an attempt to save face, Pym decides to stand again – as a socialist. It all proves too much for the Pyms' loyal, true-blue butler, Mr Beecham...
When was "The Chiltern Hundreds" released?
The Chiltern Hundreds was released in 1949.
Who stars in "The Chiltern Hundreds"?
The cast includes David Tomlinson, Lana Morris, Cecil Parker, Marjorie Fielding.
