Smart Alec(1951)
Smart Alec Synopsis
A young artist plots "the perfect murder" in order to inherit his wealthy uncle's fortune.
Smart Alec (1951) is a comedy, crime and drama film directed by John Guillermin, released on March 1, 1951 with a runtime of 58m. It stars Peter Reynolds, Mercy Haystead, Kynaston Reeves and Edward Lexy. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- John Guillermin
- Writers:
- Alec Coppel
- Producers:
- Roger Proudlock
- Cinematographer:
- Ray Elton
- Production:
- Vandyke Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Smart Alec Cast & Crew
Main cast
Peter Reynolds
as Alec Albion
- Mercy Haystead
Mercy Haystead
as Judith Albion
Kynaston Reeves
as Sir Randolph Towle
- Edward Lexy
Edward Lexy
as Inspector Ashley
Leslie Dwyer
as Gossage
- Frederick Morant
Frederick Morant
as Edward Hale
Charles Hawtrey
as Farr
- David Keir
David Keir
as Mr. Gruppy
Peter Bull
as Prosecuting Attorney
Basil Dignam
as Defense Attorney
- Annette D. Simmonds
Annette D. Simmonds
as Sylvia Eaton
- Vernon Smythe
Vernon Smythe
as Judge
Key crew
Directed by John Guillermin, written by Alec Coppel, produced by Roger Proudlock.
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Smart Alec Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 3 ratings.
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Smart Alec – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Smart Alec online?
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Smart Alec (1951) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Smart Alec?
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The main cast of Smart Alec (1951) includes Peter Reynolds, Mercy Haystead, Kynaston Reeves, Edward Lexy and Leslie Dwyer. The film was directed by John Guillermin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Smart Alec released?
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Smart Alec was released on March 1, 1951 and runs for 58m.
Is Smart Alec worth watching?
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Smart Alec (1951) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.