Folly to Be Wise
Synopsis
A newly-arrived army chaplain is put in charge of camp entertainment and has the idea of putting on a Brains Trust with local notables. Unfortunately for him, it emerges from a question on the rights and wrongs of marriage that there is more going on between three of the panelists than he wants to know about - though the audience obviously thinks differently.
Top Cast
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Alastair Sim
Capt. William Paris
Elizabeth Allan
Angela Prout
Roland Culver
George Prout
George Cole
Soldier in Brains Trust audience
Colin Gordon
Professor Mutch
Martita Hunt
Lady Dodd
Janet Brown
Jessie
Peter Martyn
Walter
Miles Malleson
Dr. Hector McAdam
Edward Chapman
Joseph Byres M.P.
Cyril Chamberlain
Drill Sergeant
Michael Ripper
Drill Corporal
Robin Bailey
Intellectual Corporal
Michael Kelly
Staff Sergeant
Patrick Westwood
Soldier in Pub
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Launder
- Screenplay & Story
- John Dighton, Frank Launder
- Original Title
- Folly to Be Wise
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- British Lion Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Launder
John Dighton, Frank Launder, James Bridie
Jack Hildyard
Thelma Connell
Frank Launder, Sidney Gilliat
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Launder
Director
Frank Launder
Producer
Jack Hildyard
Director of Photography
Thelma Connell
Editor
Sidney Gilliat
Producer
John Dighton
Screenplay
Frank Launder
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Folly to Be Wise
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What is Folly to Be Wise about?
A newly-arrived army chaplain is put in charge of camp entertainment and has the idea of putting on a Brains Trust with local notables. Unfortunately for him, it emerges from a question on the rights and wrongs of marriage that there is more going on between three of the panelists than he wants to know about - though the audience obviously thinks differently.
Who directed Folly to Be Wise?
Folly to Be Wise was directed by Frank Launder.
Who stars in Folly to Be Wise?
The principal cast of Folly to Be Wise includes Alastair Sim, Elizabeth Allan, Roland Culver, George Cole, Colin Gordon.
When was Folly to Be Wise released and how long is it?
Folly to Be Wise was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Folly to Be Wise?
Folly to Be Wise holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).