Second Fiddle
Synopsis
Deborah and Charles, young executives at the thriving Pontifex Advertising Agency, are very much in love. Deborah is recognised by her employers as the most brilliant TV executive in the country, while Charles is regarded as 'thoroughly reliable'. But there is one hard-and-fast rule at the agency: the board of directors will not allow any married women on their staff; as soon as a girl marries, she must resign!
Top Cast
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Adrienne Corri
Deborah
Thorley Walters
Charles
Lisa Gastoni
Pauline
Richard Wattis
Bill Turner
Bill Fraser
Nixon
Aud Johansen
Greta
Madoline Thomas
Fenny
Ryck Rydon
Chuck
Jill Melford
Dolly
Joy Webster
Joan
Dino Galvani
Dino
Johnny Briggs
Jimmy
Launce Maraschal
Pontifex
Frederick Piper
Potter
Beckett Bould
General
Fred Victor
Wallace
Christina Lubicz
Tahiti Waitress
Yah Ming
Chinese Waiter
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maurice Elvey
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Dunbar, Allan MacKinnon
- Original Title
- Second Fiddle
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- A.C.T. Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maurice Elvey
Robert Dunbar, Allan MacKinnon, Mary Cathcart Borer, Arnold Ridley
Arthur Graham
Ted Hunter
Robert Dunbar
Department Leadership Roster
Maurice Elvey
Director
Ted Hunter
Editor
Robert Dunbar
Producer
Arthur Graham
Director of Photography
Robert Dunbar
Screenplay
Allan MacKinnon
Screenplay
Arnold Ridley
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Second Fiddle
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What is Second Fiddle about?
Deborah and Charles, young executives at the thriving Pontifex Advertising Agency, are very much in love. Deborah is recognised by her employers as the most brilliant TV executive in the country, while Charles is regarded as 'thoroughly reliable'. But there is one hard-and-fast rule at the agency: the board of directors will not allow any married women on their staff; as soon as a girl marries, she must resign!
Who directed Second Fiddle?
Second Fiddle was directed by Maurice Elvey.
Who stars in Second Fiddle?
The principal cast of Second Fiddle includes Adrienne Corri, Thorley Walters, Lisa Gastoni, Richard Wattis, Bill Fraser.
When was Second Fiddle released and how long is it?
Second Fiddle was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Second Fiddle?
Second Fiddle holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).