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Brothers In Law
Brothers In Law

Brothers In Law

  • 1957 film

Comedy about a newly called barrister whose initial dismal failure in court is compensated by a triumph at his home town assizes. Stars Richard Attenborough, Ian Carmichael, Terry-Thomas, Jill Adams, Miles Malleson and more.

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Cast & crew credits

Cast
Richard Attenborough Henry Marshall
Ian Carmichael Roger Thursby
Terry-Thomas Alfred Green
Jill Adams Sally Smith
Miles Malleson Kendall Grimes Q.C.
Raymond Huntley Tatlock Q.C.
Eric Barker Alec Blair
Nicholas Parsons Charles Poole
Kynaston Reeves Mr. Justice Lawson
John Le Mesurier His Honour Judge Ryman
Irene Handl Mrs. Potter
Olive Sloane Mrs. Newent
Edith Sharpe Mrs. Thursby
Leslie Phillips Shop Assistant, Legal Supplies
Brian Oulton County Court Client
John Welsh Mr. Justice Fanshawe
Henry Longhurst Rev. Arthur Thursby
Henry Hewitt Treasurer
Peggy Ann Clifford Mrs. Bristow
Gerald Fox Clerk
Jack McNaughton (as Bob McNaughton) Robing Room Attendant
Lyn Rees (as Llewellyn Rees) Farrant Q.C.
Maurice Colbourne Official Referee
Rolf Lefebvre (as Rolfe Lefeuvre) County Court Judge
Robert Raglan Cleaver
Hugh Moxey Golf Club Secretary
Everly Gregg (as Everley Gregg) Mrs. Barber
John Warren Mr. Venner
Stuart Saunders Major Biddle
Penny Morrell Rosalie Biddle
Margaret Lacey Helper
Michael Ward Photographer
Norma Shebbeare Fashion Editress
John Boxer Mr. Johnson
Wyndham Goldie Mr. Smith
Basil Dignam Mr. Justice Emery
Ronald Cardew Clerk
Susan Maryott (as Susan Marryott) Barmaid
Kenneth Griffith (as Kenneth Griffiths) Hearse Driver
Ian Wilson Hearse Attendant
John Schlesinger Assize Court Solicitor
George Rose Frost
Writing team
Frank Harvey Writer
Jeffrey Dell Writer
Roy Boulting Writer
Production team
Roy Boulting Director
John Boulting Producer
Anthony Harvey Editor
Max Greene Director of Photography
Benjamin Frankel Composer
Phil Shipway (as Philip Shipway) 1st Assistant Director
Henry Cecil Creator

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