Up in the World
"I have a feeling of being so up in the world!"
Originally released in 1956. Up in the World is a comedy film. directed by John Paddy Carstairs. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Norman Wisdom, Maureen Swanson, and Jerry Desmonde
Synopsis
Norman is a window cleaner who has to clean a manor house with hundreds of windows. He is distracted by the son of the house who persuades him to go into town. When some villains try and kidnap the young heir Norman fights them off but the heir has banged his head and can't remember Norman's heroic stand
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 6, 1956
69 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (14 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Norman Wisdom
as Norman
Maureen Swanson
as Jeannie Andrews
Jerry Desmonde
as Major Willoughby
Michael Caridia
as Sir Reginald Banderville
Colin Gordon
as Fletcher Hethrington
Ambrosine Phillpotts
as Lady Sybil Banderville
Michael Ward
as Maurice
Jill Dixon
as Sylvia
Edwin Styles
as The Great de Milo
Hy Hazell
as Yvonne
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- The Rank Organisation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Up in the World about?
Norman is a window cleaner who has to clean a manor house with hundreds of windows. He is distracted by the son of the house who persuades him to go into town. When some villains try and kidnap the...
Who directed Up in the World?
Up in the World was directed by John Paddy Carstairs.
How long is Up in the World?
Up in the World has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was Up in the World released?
Up in the World was released on December 6, 1956 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Up in the World?
The main cast of Up in the World includes Norman Wisdom, Maureen Swanson, Jerry Desmonde, Michael Caridia, Colin Gordon.