The Black Sheep of Whitehall
Synopsis
A professor teaching at a correspondence school discovers that a Nazi agent is trying to prevent a trade treaty being signed between England and South America.
Top Cast
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Will Hay
Prof. Davis
John Mills
Bobby Jessop
Basil Sydney
Costello
Felix Aylmer
Crabtree
Thora Hird
Joyce
Henry Hewitt
Prof. Davys
Owen Reynolds
Harman
Frank Cellier
Innsbach
Joss Ambler
Sir John
Frank Allenby
Onslowe
Margaret Halstan
Matron
Barbara Valerie
Sister Spooner
Leslie Mitchell
B.B.C. Interviewer
George Woodbridge
Male Nurse
George Merritt
Station Master
Aubrey Mallalieu
Ticket Collector
Diana Beaumont
Sister at Nursing Home
John Boxer
Hotel Receptionist
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Will Hay, Basil Dearden
- Screenplay & Story
- John Dighton, Angus MacPhail
- Original Title
- The Black Sheep of Whitehall
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Ealing Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Will Hay, Basil Dearden
John Dighton, Angus MacPhail
Eric Cross
Ray Pitt
Michael Balcon
Department Leadership Roster
Will Hay
Director
Basil Dearden
Director
John Dighton
Screenplay
Angus MacPhail
Screenplay
Ray Pitt
Editor
Michael Balcon
Producer
Eric Cross
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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What is The Black Sheep of Whitehall about?
A professor teaching at a correspondence school discovers that a Nazi agent is trying to prevent a trade treaty being signed between England and South America.
Who directed The Black Sheep of Whitehall?
The Black Sheep of Whitehall was directed by Will Hay, Basil Dearden.
Who stars in The Black Sheep of Whitehall?
The principal cast of The Black Sheep of Whitehall includes Will Hay, John Mills, Basil Sydney, Felix Aylmer, Thora Hird.
When was The Black Sheep of Whitehall released and how long is it?
The Black Sheep of Whitehall was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Black Sheep of Whitehall?
The Black Sheep of Whitehall holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).