Folly to Be Wise (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1952, Folly to Be Wise is a comedy film directed by Frank Launder, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. A newly-arrived army chaplain is put in charge of camp entertainment and has the idea of putting on a Brains Trust with local notables. Unfortunately for him, it emerges from a question on the rights and wrongs of marriage that there is more going on between three of the panelists than he wants to know about - though the audience obviously thinks differently.
Who’s in it. Folly to Be Wise stars Alastair Sim as Capt. William Paris, Elizabeth Allan as Angela Prout, Roland Culver as George Prout and George Cole as Soldier in Brains Trust audience, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Folly to Be Wise has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Folly to Be Wise page.
If you liked it. Fans of Folly to Be Wise tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Folly to Be Wise (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Folly to Be Wise change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Folly to Be Wise worth watching?
- Folly to Be Wise holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Folly to Be Wise?
- Folly to Be Wise stars Alastair Sim, Elizabeth Allan, Roland Culver, George Cole and Colin Gordon.
- When was Folly to Be Wise released?
- Folly to Be Wise was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.