Dear Mr. Prohack
“Swept off his feet by a fortune”
Synopsis
A modern-day retelling of Arnold Bennett's novel, in which a Treasury official with a reputation for fiscal prudence is left a great deal of money and has no idea how to cope with sudden personal wealth.
Top Cast
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Cecil Parker
Arthur Prohack
Dirk Bogarde
Charles Prohack
Hermione Baddeley
Eve Prohack
Sheila Sim
Mary Prohack
Glynis Johns
Mimi Warburton
Denholm Elliott
Oswald Morfrey
Jon Pertwee
Plover
Heather Thatcher
Lady Maslam
Campbell Cotts
Sir Paul Spinner
Bryan Forbes
Tony
Frederick Valk
Dr. Viega
Charles Goldner
Polish Man Servant
Russell Waters
Cartwright
Henry Edwards
Sir Digby Bunce
James Hayter
Carrell Quire
Ada Reeve
Mrs. Griggs
Frances Waring
Nursie
Judith Furse
Laura Postern
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 14, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thornton Freeland
- Screenplay & Story
- Arnold Bennett, Donald Bull, Ian Dalrymple, Edward Knoblock
- Original Score
- Temple Abady
- Original Title
- Dear Mr. Prohack
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Wessex Film Productions, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thornton Freeland
Arnold Bennett, Donald Bull, Ian Dalrymple, Edward Knoblock
Temple Abady
H.E. Fowle
Sidney Stone
Ian Dalrymple
Department Leadership Roster
Thornton Freeland
Director
Donald Bull
Writer
Ian Dalrymple
Writer
Ian Dalrymple
Producer
Temple Abady
Original Music Composer
Sidney Stone
Editor
H.E. Fowle
Director of Photography
Beatrice Dawson
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dear Mr. Prohack
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dear Mr. Prohack about?
A modern-day retelling of Arnold Bennett's novel, in which a Treasury official with a reputation for fiscal prudence is left a great deal of money and has no idea how to cope with sudden personal wealth.
Who directed Dear Mr. Prohack?
Dear Mr. Prohack was directed by Thornton Freeland.
Who stars in Dear Mr. Prohack?
The principal cast of Dear Mr. Prohack includes Cecil Parker, Dirk Bogarde, Hermione Baddeley, Sheila Sim, Glynis Johns.
When was Dear Mr. Prohack released and how long is it?
Dear Mr. Prohack was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Dear Mr. Prohack?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dear Mr. Prohack was composed by Temple Abady.
Is Dear Mr. Prohack based on a book or true story?
Dear Mr. Prohack is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Arnold Bennett".