The Chiltern Hundreds
Originally released in 1949. The Chiltern Hundreds is a comedy film. directed by John Paddy Carstairs. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring David Tomlinson, Lana Morris, and Cecil Parker
Synopsis
Young Viscount Tony Pym wangles National Service leave on the pretext of standing as a Tory candidate for a local seat held by his family for generations. The request is a ruse to enable Pym to marry his wealthy American fiancee while she's still in England, but his masterplan backfires when he finds himself swept into an election campaign and beaten by Labour's Mr Cleghorn – who is then made a peer. In an attempt to save face, Pym decides to stand again – as a socialist. It all proves too much for the Pyms' loyal, true-blue butler, Mr Beecham...
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 27, 1949
76 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Two Cities Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Chiltern Hundreds about?
Young Viscount Tony Pym wangles National Service leave on the pretext of standing as a Tory candidate for a local seat held by his family for generations. The request is a ruse to enable Pym to mar...
Who directed The Chiltern Hundreds?
The Chiltern Hundreds was directed by John Paddy Carstairs.
How long is The Chiltern Hundreds?
The Chiltern Hundreds has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was The Chiltern Hundreds released?
The Chiltern Hundreds was released on September 27, 1949 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Chiltern Hundreds?
The main cast of The Chiltern Hundreds includes David Tomlinson, Lana Morris, Cecil Parker, Marjorie Fielding, Tom Macaulay.