The Card (1952 film) - Wikipedia
The Card is a 1952 British comedy film version of the 1911 novel by Arnold Bennett. In America, the film was titled The Promoter. It was adapted by Eric Ambler and directed by Ronald Neame. It stars Alec Guinness, Glynis Johns, Valerie Hobson, and Petula Clark. The film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Sound. [4]
The Promoter (1952) - IMDb
The Promoter: Directed by Ronald Neame. With Alec Guinness, Glynis Johns, Valerie Hobson, Petula Clark. Edward Machin, an Edwardian-era young rogue of lowly origin, decides he must do what he can to raise his living standards in order to see the world and shape his own destiny.
The Card (1952) - Turner Classic Movies
Mar 2, 2020 · The "cheeky" promoter of the American title was one of Britain's biggest stars in the post-war years, Alec Guinness, who had become a modern-day Lon Chaney due to his ability to lose himself in a character, and the characters were many and varied.
The Card 1952 film Stars Alec Guinness - YouTube
Stars: Alec Guinness,Glynis Johns,Valerie Hobson&Petula Clark.
THE CARD - Alec Guiness - Classic British Comedy (1952)
Dec 18, 2023 · The Card is a 1952 British comedy film starring Alec Guinness and directed by Ronald Neame. The film follows the adventures and misadventures of a charming r...
The Card | Alec Guinness | Classic Film - YouTube
Oct 1, 2024 · As Denry Machin, son of a washerwoman and the "card" of the title, Guiness brings to life one of the almost forgotten stories about the "five towns" (Stoke-on-Trent) of...
The Card - Film - British Comedy Guide
The Card. 1952 film; Alec Guinness stars as a washerwoman's son who uses his wits to advance himself. Also features Glynis Johns, Valerie Hobson, Petula Clark, Edward Chapman, Veronica Turleigh and more.