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The Admirable Crichton

"The Hilarious Story of What the Girls Saw in the Butler..."

June 11, 1957 1h 34m 6.9/10 (33 votes)

Originally released in 1957. The Admirable Crichton is a adventure/comedy film. directed by Lewis Gilbert.

Starring Kenneth More, Diane Cilento, and Cecil Parker

Synopsis

Lord Loam has modern ideas about his household, he believes in treating his servants as his equals - at least sometimes. His butler, Crichton, still believes that members of the serving class should know their place and be happy there. But when the Loam family are shipwrecked on a desert island with the self-reliant Crichton and lady's maid Tweeny, the class system is put to the test.

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 11, 1957 68 years ago
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Runtime 1h 34m 94 minutes total
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User Rating 6.9/10 Good (33 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Modern Screen Play

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Admirable Crichton about?

Lord Loam has modern ideas about his household, he believes in treating his servants as his equals - at least sometimes. His butler, Crichton, still believes that members of the serving class shoul...

Who directed The Admirable Crichton?

The Admirable Crichton was directed by Lewis Gilbert.

How long is The Admirable Crichton?

The Admirable Crichton has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).

When was The Admirable Crichton released?

The Admirable Crichton was released on June 11, 1957 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Admirable Crichton?

The main cast of The Admirable Crichton includes Kenneth More, Diane Cilento, Cecil Parker, Sally Ann Howes, Martita Hunt.