The Chiltern Hundreds(1949)
The Chiltern Hundreds Synopsis
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...
The Chiltern Hundreds (1949) is a comedy film directed by John Paddy Carstairs, released on September 27, 1949 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars David Tomlinson, Lana Morris, Cecil Parker and Marjorie Fielding. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- John Paddy Carstairs
- Writers:
- William Douglas-Home, Patrick Kirwan
- Producers:
- George H. Brown
- Cinematographer:
- Jack Hildyard
- Composer:
- Benjamin Frankel
- Production:
- Two Cities Films
- Status:
- Released
The Chiltern Hundreds Cast & Crew
Main cast
David Tomlinson
as Lord Tony Pym
Lana Morris
as Bessie Sykes
Cecil Parker
as Benjamin Beecham
Marjorie Fielding
as Lady Lister
- Tom Macaulay
Tom Macaulay
as Cleghorn
Joyce Carey
as Lady Caroline
- Helen Backlin
Helen Backlin
as June Farrell
- Robert Cawdron
Robert Cawdron
as Sergeant
Cyril Chamberlain
as Sentry
- Peggy Ann Clifford
Peggy Ann Clifford
as Mother
- Richard Dunn
Richard Dunn
as Labour Agent
Ambrosine Phillpotts
as Lady Fielding
Key crew
Directed by John Paddy Carstairs, written by William Douglas-Home and Patrick Kirwan, produced by George H. Brown.
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The Chiltern Hundreds Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 5 ratings.
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The Chiltern Hundreds – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Chiltern Hundreds?
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The main cast of The Chiltern Hundreds (1949) includes David Tomlinson, Lana Morris, Cecil Parker, Marjorie Fielding and Tom Macaulay. The film was directed by John Paddy Carstairs. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Chiltern Hundreds released?
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The Chiltern Hundreds was released on September 27, 1949 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is The Chiltern Hundreds worth watching?
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The Chiltern Hundreds (1949) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.