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Top Of The Form. Image shows from L to R: Professor Fortescue (Ronald Shiner), Ivette (Jacqueline Pierreux). Copyright: Rank Organisation
Top Of The Form

Top Of The Form

  • 1953 film

Farcical story of a bookmaker who becomes headmaster of a boys' school. Stars Ronald Shiner, Harry Fowler, Anthony Newley, Alfie Bass, Mary Jerrold and more.

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Cast & crew credits

Cast
Ronald Shiner Professor Fortescue
Harry Fowler Albert
Anthony Newley Percy
Alfie Bass Arty Jones
Mary Jerrold Mrs. Bagshot
Howard Marion Crawford (as Howard Marion-Crawford) Dickson
Richard Wattis Mr. Willoughby-Gore
Gerald Campion Pugley
Jacqueline Pierreux Ivette
Roland Curram (as Roland Currum) Terence
Terence Mitchell Clarence
Oscar Quitak Septimus
Kynaston Reeves The Dean
Martin Benson Cliquet
Ronnie Corbett Aloof Student
Writing team
Patrick Kirwan Writer
Ted Willis Writer
John Paddy Carstairs Writer
Sid Colin Writer (Additional Material)
Production team
John Paddy Carstairs Director
Paul Soskin Producer
Earl St. John Executive Producer
Alfred Roome Editor
Maurice Carter Production Designer
Ernest Steward Director of Photography
Ronald Hanmer Composer
Basil Keys 1st Assistant Director

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