A Piece of Cake
Synopsis
Set in the austere post–World War II British world of rationing, Cyril dreams up an ode to an imaginary character named Merlin Mound who can provide anything one can wish. Merlin becomes real and grants his host's wishes; not by conjuring the items out of thin air, but depriving them from other people's ownership, which leads to trouble.
Top Cast
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Cyril Fletcher
Cyril Clarke
Betty Astell
Betty Clarke
Laurence Naismith
Merlin Mound
Jon Pertwee
Mr. Short
Sam Costa
Les Millins
Miki Hood
Mrs. Short
Tamara Lees
Dinner Guest
Audrey White
Dinner Guest
Philip Saville
Dinner Guest
Ethel Coleridge
Mrs. Fiddle
Johnnie Schofield
Window Cleaner
Richard Gilbert
Head waiter Louis
Harry Fowler
Head Spiv
Arthur Lawrence
Police Inspector
Joe Linnane
Dinner Guest
Patricia Dainton
Disrobed Birthday Party Guest (uncredited)
Kenneth More
Police Clerk (uncredited)
Anthony Steel
Plainclothes Policeman (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Irwin
- Screenplay & Story
- Lyn Lockwood, Bernard McNabb, John Croydon, Betty Astell, Cyril Fletcher
- Original Score
- Arthur Wilkinson
- Original Title
- A Piece of Cake
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 46m
- Production Studios
- Production Facilities, Highbury Productions, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Irwin
Lyn Lockwood, Bernard McNabb, John Croydon, Betty Astell, Cyril Fletcher
Arthur Wilkinson
Walter J. Harvey
Graeme Hamilton
John Croydon
Department Leadership Roster
Lyn Lockwood
Writer
John Irwin
Director
Graeme Hamilton
Editor
Bernard McNabb
Writer
John Croydon
Producer
Cyril Fletcher
Writer
Walter J. Harvey
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for A Piece of Cake.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Piece of Cake
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Piece of Cake about?
Set in the austere post–World War II British world of rationing, Cyril dreams up an ode to an imaginary character named Merlin Mound who can provide anything one can wish. Merlin becomes real and grants his host's wishes; not by conjuring the items out of thin air, but depriving them from other people's ownership, which leads to trouble.
Who directed A Piece of Cake?
A Piece of Cake was directed by John Irwin.
Who stars in A Piece of Cake?
The principal cast of A Piece of Cake includes Cyril Fletcher, Betty Astell, Laurence Naismith, Jon Pertwee, Sam Costa.
When was A Piece of Cake released and how long is it?
A Piece of Cake was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 46m.
Who composed the musical score for A Piece of Cake?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Piece of Cake was composed by Arthur Wilkinson.