Folly to Be Wise
Originally released in 1952. Folly to Be Wise is a comedy film. directed by Frank Launder.
Starring Alastair Sim, Elizabeth Allan, and Roland Culver
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 4, 1952
73 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (10 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Alastair Sim
as Capt. William Paris
Elizabeth Allan
as Angela Prout
Roland Culver
as George Prout
George Cole
as Soldier in Brains Trust audience
Colin Gordon
as Professor Mutch
Martita Hunt
as Lady Dodd
Janet Brown
as Jessie
Peter Martyn
as Walter
Miles Malleson
as Dr. Hector McAdam
Edward Chapman
as Joseph Byres M.P.
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- British Lion Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Folly to Be Wise 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 righ...
Who directed Folly to Be Wise?
Folly to Be Wise was directed by Frank Launder.
How long is Folly to Be Wise?
Folly to Be Wise has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was Folly to Be Wise released?
Folly to Be Wise was released on December 4, 1952 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Folly to Be Wise?
The main cast of Folly to Be Wise includes Alastair Sim, Elizabeth Allan, Roland Culver, George Cole, Colin Gordon.