British Comedy Guide
The Chiltern Hundreds. Image shows from L to R: Bessie Sykes (Lana Morris), Tony, Viscount Pym (David Tomlinson), June Farrell (Helen Backlin). Copyright: Two Cities Films
The Chiltern Hundreds

The Chiltern Hundreds

  • 1949 film

Comedy of political machinations and romance, based on the hit stage play by William Douglas Home. Also features Cecil Parker, A.E. Matthews, David Tomlinson, Lana Morris, Marjorie Fielding and more.

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Cast & crew credits

Cast
Cecil Parker Benjamin Beecham
A.E. Matthews Lord Lister
David Tomlinson Tony, Viscount Pym
Lana Morris Bessie Sykes
Marjorie Fielding Lady Lister
Tom Macaulay Cleghorn
Joyce Carey Lady Caroline
Helen Backlin June Farrell
Gerald Andersen Mr. Brown
Charles Cullum Colonel
Bill Shine Reporter
Anthony Steel Adjutant
Desmond Llewelyn 1st Guardsman
John Wynn 2nd Guardsman
Robert Cawdron Sergeant
Dervis Ward Driver
Cyril Chamberlain Sentry
Michael Brennan Sergeant
Laurence Naismith Editor
Richard Dunn Labour Agent
Richard Wattis Curate
Peggy Ann Clifford Mother
Writing team
William Douglas Home Writer
Patrick Kirwan Writer
Production team
John Paddy Carstairs Director
George H. Brown Producer
Earl St. John Executive Producer
George Clark Editor
Ralph Brinton Production Designer
Jack Hildyard Director of Photography
Benjamin Frankel Composer
William Douglas Home Creator

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