Upstairs and Downstairs(1959)
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Upstairs and Downstairs Synopsis
On marrying the boss's daughter, Richard takes his father-in-law's advice to hire a live-in domestic. He soon finds good help is hard to come by. Run-ins follow with dipsomaniacs, bank robbers, a Welsh lass who takes one look at London and runs, and an Italian charmer who turns the place into a bawdy house. Then when Ingrid arrives from Sweden things actually start to get complicated.
Upstairs and Downstairs (1959) is a comedy film directed by Ralph Thomas, released on November 2, 1959 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Michael Craig, Anne Heywood, Mylène Demongeot and Claudia Cardinale. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Ralph Thomas
- Writers:
- Ronald Scott Thorn, Frank Harvey
- Producers:
- Betty E. Box
- Cinematographer:
- Ernest Steward
- Production:
- The Rank Organisation
- Status:
- Released
Upstairs and Downstairs (1959) Trailer
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Upstairs and Downstairs Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michael Craig
as Richard Barry
Anne Heywood
as Kate Barry
Mylène Demongeot
as Ingrid
Claudia Cardinale
as Maria
Barbara Steele
as Mary
James Robertson Justice
as James Mansfield
Eric Pohlmann
as Mario
Joan Hickson
as Rosemary
Joan Sims
as Blodwen
Marie Devereux
as Italian Hotel Maid (uncredited)
Oliver Reed
as Train Passenger (uncredited)
Sidney James
as P.C. Edwards
Key crew
Directed by Ralph Thomas, written by Ronald Scott Thorn and Frank Harvey, produced by Betty E. Box.
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Upstairs and Downstairs Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 9 ratings.
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Upstairs and Downstairs – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Upstairs and Downstairs?
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The main cast of Upstairs and Downstairs (1959) includes Michael Craig, Anne Heywood, Mylène Demongeot, Claudia Cardinale and Barbara Steele. The film was directed by Ralph Thomas. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Upstairs and Downstairs released?
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Upstairs and Downstairs was released on November 2, 1959 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is Upstairs and Downstairs worth watching?
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Upstairs and Downstairs (1959) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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