The Birthday Present (1957)

UK:: U Drama

Returning from a business trip, toy salesman Simon Scott is caught attempting to smuggle a wristwatch bought for his wife's birthday through Customs. He is arrested and, due to a bungled defence by his solicitor, obliged to serve a three-month prison sentence. It is only the beginning of his woes; his employer, Colonel Wilson, is understanding, but he is ultimately forced to sack Simon, who discovers that finding another job under such circumstances is extremely difficult. But Colonel Wilson is determined to help his former employee find a solution.

Updated Jul 15 2017

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1957-10-31

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Runtime: 100 mins Rating: 6.5

Cast

Ian Bannen

Father of Francesco

Frederick Piper

Careers Officer

Geoffrey Keen

Thorley Walters

Photographer

John Welsh

Chief Customs Officer

Cyril Luckham

Magistrate

Sylvia Syms

Jean Scott

Malcolm Keen

Bristow

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Crew

Jack Whittingham

Writer

Jack Whittingham

Producer

Edward Scaife

Cinematography

Clifton Parker

Music

Pat Jackson

Director

Thelma Graves

Casting

George Pitcher

Co-Producer

Jocelyn Jackson

Editor

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The Birthday Present (1957)

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