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The Birthday Present (1957)

1957-10-31 · 1h 40m · EN
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Returning from a business trip, toy salesman Simon Scott is caught attempting to smuggle a wristwatch bought for his wife's birthday through Customs. He is arrested and, due to a bungled defence by his solicitor, obliged to serve a three-month prison sentence. It is only the beginning of his woes; his employer, Colonel Wilson, is understanding, but he is ultimately forced to sack Simon, who discovers that finding another job under such circumstances is extremely difficult. But Colonel Wilson is determined to help his former employee find a solution.

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Jack WhittinghamWriterPat JacksonDirector

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Tony BrittonTony BrittonSimon ScottSylvia SymsSylvia SymsJean ScottJack WatlingJack WatlingBill ThompsonWalter FitzgeraldWalter FitzgeraldSir John DellGeoffrey KeenGeoffrey KeenColonel WilsonHoward Marion-CrawfordHoward Marion-CrawfordGeorge BatesJohn WelshJohn WelshChief Customs OfficerIan BannenIan BannenJunior Customs OfficerLockwood WestLockwood WestMr. BarracloughHarry FowlerHarry FowlerCharlieFrederick PiperFrederick PiperCareers OfficerCyril LuckhamCyril LuckhamMagistrate

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Genre affinityDramaDialogue densityDramaDirector preference659459Actor preference114058 · 235457 · 80722Country preferenceGbDecade preference1950

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What is The Birthday Present about?

Returning from a business trip, toy salesman Simon Scott is caught attempting to smuggle a wristwatch bought for his wife's birthday through Customs. He is arrested and, due to a bungled defence by his solicitor, obliged to serve a three-month prison sentence. It is only the beginning of his woes; his employer, Colonel Wilson, is understanding, but he is ultimately forced to sack Simon, who discovers that finding another job under such circumstances is extremely difficult. But Colonel Wilson is determined to help his former employee find a solution.

How long is The Birthday Present?

The Birthday Present has a runtime of 100 minutes.