The Card
“He's the cheekiest man in town!”
Synopsis
A charming and ambitious young man finds many ways to raise himself through the ranks in business and social standing - some honest, some not quite so. If he can just manage to avoid a certain very predatory woman.
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The Card (1952) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-07-24
Top Cast
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Alec Guinness
Edward Henry 'Denry' Machin
Glynis Johns
Ruth Earp
Valerie Hobson
Countess of Chell
Petula Clark
Nellie Cotterill
Edward Chapman
Mr. Duncalf
Veronica Turleigh
Mrs. Machin
George Devine
Mr. Calvert
Joan Hickson
Mrs. Codleyn
Frank Pettingell
Police Superintendent
Gibb McLaughlin
Emery
Peter Copley
P. Shillitoe (uncredited)
Mark Daly
Lord Mayor (uncredited)
Deidre Doyle
Widow Hullins (uncredited)
Henry Edwards
Mr. Cotterill (uncredited)
Lyn Evans
Cregeen (uncredited)
Wilfrid Hyde-White
Lord at the Liverpool Dock
Michael Hordern
Bank Manager
Matthew Guinness
Denry as a Boy
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 28, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ronald Neame
- Screenplay & Story
- Eric Ambler
- Original Score
- William Alwyn
- Original Title
- The Card
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- A Ronald Neame Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ronald Neame
Eric Ambler, Arnold Bennett
William Alwyn
Oswald Morris
Clive Donner
Department Leadership Roster
Ronald Neame
Director
Eric Ambler
Screenplay
Clive Donner
Editor
William Alwyn
Original Music Composer
Oswald Morris
Director of Photography
Sophie Devine
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Card
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Card about?
A charming and ambitious young man finds many ways to raise himself through the ranks in business and social standing - some honest, some not quite so. If he can just manage to avoid a certain very predatory woman.
Who directed The Card?
The Card was directed by Ronald Neame.
Who stars in The Card?
The principal cast of The Card includes Alec Guinness, Glynis Johns, Valerie Hobson, Petula Clark, Edward Chapman.
When was The Card released and how long is it?
The Card was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Card?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Card was composed by William Alwyn.
Is The Card based on a book or true story?
The Card is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Arnold Bennett".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Card?
The Card holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).