They Knew Mr. Knight
Synopsis
After a chance train encounter with Laurence Knight, Tom Blake's family's fortunes prosper on the beneficence of the great financier. A developing friendship leads to the Knights selling their home to the Blakes when they move back to London. All looks rosy for the Blakes as share prices in Mr Knight's new business venture soar, but is their confidence misplaced?
Top Cast
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Mervyn Johns
Tom Blake
Nora Swinburne
Celia Blake
Joyce Howard
Freda Blake
Joan Greenwood
Ruth Blake
Peter Hammond
Douglas Blake
Marie Ault
Grandma Blake
Frederick Cooper
Edward Blake
Grace Arnold
Isabel Blake
Alfred Drayton
Mr. Lawrence Knight
Olive Sloane
Mrs. Maudie Knight
Joan Maude
Carrie Porritt
Kenneth Kove
Coggie Selby
Frederick Burtwell
Mr. Berry
Winifred Oughton
Mrs. Greene
Tarva Penna
Mr. Greene
Patric Curwen
Mr. Porter
Muriel Aked
Lady Gilling
Anthony Holles
Station Master
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Walker
- Screenplay & Story
- Victor MacLure, Norman Walker
- Original Score
- John Greenwood
- Original Title
- They Knew Mr. Knight
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- G.H.W. Productions Ltd., J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman Walker
Victor MacLure, Norman Walker, Dorothy Whipple
John Greenwood
Erwin Hillier
Sam Simmonds
Norman Walker
Department Leadership Roster
Norman Walker
Director
Victor MacLure
Screenplay
Norman Walker
Screenplay
Norman Walker
Producer
Sam Simmonds
Editor
Sidney Gausden
Production Design
Erwin Hillier
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About They Knew Mr. Knight
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What is They Knew Mr. Knight about?
After a chance train encounter with Laurence Knight, Tom Blake's family's fortunes prosper on the beneficence of the great financier. A developing friendship leads to the Knights selling their home to the Blakes when they move back to London. All looks rosy for the Blakes as share prices in Mr Knight's new business venture soar, but is their confidence misplaced?
Who directed They Knew Mr. Knight?
They Knew Mr. Knight was directed by Norman Walker.
Who stars in They Knew Mr. Knight?
The principal cast of They Knew Mr. Knight includes Mervyn Johns, Nora Swinburne, Joyce Howard, Joan Greenwood, Peter Hammond.
When was They Knew Mr. Knight released and how long is it?
They Knew Mr. Knight was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for They Knew Mr. Knight?
The original motion picture soundtrack for They Knew Mr. Knight was composed by John Greenwood.
Is They Knew Mr. Knight based on a book or true story?
They Knew Mr. Knight is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Dorothy Whipple".