Dear Mr. Prohack (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1949, Dear Mr. Prohack is a comedy and romance film directed by Thornton Freeland, running about 91 minutes. “Swept off his feet by a fortune” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A modern-day retelling of Arnold Bennett's novel, in which a Treasury official with a reputation for fiscal prudence is left a great deal of money and has no idea how to cope with sudden personal wealth.
Who’s in it. Dear Mr. Prohack stars Cecil Parker as Arthur Prohack, Dirk Bogarde as Charles Prohack, Hermione Baddeley as Eve Prohack and Sheila Sim as Mary Prohack, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Dear Mr. Prohack 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 Dear Mr. Prohack page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dear Mr. Prohack tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dear Mr. Prohack (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dear Mr. Prohack change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dear Mr. Prohack worth watching?
- Dear Mr. Prohack holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dear Mr. Prohack?
- Dear Mr. Prohack stars Cecil Parker, Dirk Bogarde, Hermione Baddeley, Sheila Sim and Glynis Johns.
- When was Dear Mr. Prohack released?
- Dear Mr. Prohack was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.