Personal Affair
“It was too late to run!”
Synopsis
A schoolgirl disappears for three days after a frank talk with the wife of a Latin teacher she loves.
Top Cast
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Leo Genn
Stephen Barlow
Gene Tierney
Kay Barlow
Walter Fitzgerald
Henry Vining
Glynis Johns
Barbara Vining
Pamela Brown
Evelyn
Megs Jenkins
Vi Vining
Michael Hordern
Headmaster Griffith
Thora Hird
Mrs. Usher
Norah Gorsen
Phoebe (as Norah Gaussen)
Nanette Newman
Sally
Martin Boddey
Police Inspector Fred Garland (uncredited)
Michael Brennan
Police Officer (uncredited)
Peggy Ann Clifford
3rd Gossip (uncredited)
Shirley Eaton
Schoolgirl
Everley Gregg
Mrs. Welsh (uncredited)
Lucy Griffiths
2nd Gossip (uncredited)
Philo Hauser
Thin Man in Telephone Box (uncredited)
Noel Hood
4th Gossip (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 15, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony Pelissier
- Screenplay & Story
- Lesley Storm
- Original Score
- William Alwyn
- Original Title
- Personal Affair
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Two Cities Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Pelissier
Lesley Storm
William Alwyn
Reginald H. Wyer
Frederick Wilson
Antony Darnborough, Earl St. John
Department Leadership Roster
Anthony Pelissier
Director
Lesley Storm
Screenplay
Reginald H. Wyer
Director of Photography
Frederick Wilson
Editor
Antony Darnborough
Producer
William Alwyn
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Personal Affair
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Personal Affair about?
A schoolgirl disappears for three days after a frank talk with the wife of a Latin teacher she loves.
Who directed Personal Affair?
Personal Affair was directed by Anthony Pelissier.
Who stars in Personal Affair?
The principal cast of Personal Affair includes Leo Genn, Gene Tierney, Walter Fitzgerald, Glynis Johns, Pamela Brown.
When was Personal Affair released and how long is it?
Personal Affair was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Personal Affair?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Personal Affair was composed by William Alwyn.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Personal Affair?
Personal Affair holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).