The Admirable Crichton
“The Hilarious Story of What the Girls Saw in the Butler...”
Synopsis
Lord Loam has modern ideas about his household, he believes in treating his servants as his equals - at least sometimes. His butler, Crichton, still believes that members of the serving class should know their place and be happy there. But when the Loam family are shipwrecked on a desert island with the self-reliant Crichton and lady's maid Tweeny, the class system is put to the test.
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The Admirable Crichton (1957) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
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Kenneth More
Bill Crichton
Diane Cilento
Eliza Tweeny
Cecil Parker
Lord Henry Loam
Sally Ann Howes
Lady Mary
Martita Hunt
Lady Brocklehurst
Jack Watling
Treherne
Peter Graves
Brocklehurst
Gerald Harper
Ernest
Mercy Haystead
Catherine
Miranda Connell
Lady Agatha
Miles Malleson
Vicar
Eddie Byrne
Captain of Lord Loam's yacht
Joan Young
Mrs. Perkins, housekeeper at Loam Hall
Brenda Hogan
Fisher, Lady Mary's maid
Peter Welch
Rolleston, Lord Loam's valet
Toke Townley
Lovegrove, the head gardener at Loam Hall
Roland Curram
Thomas, a footman at Loam Hall
John Le Mesurier
Monsieur Fleury, chef at Loam Hall
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 16, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lewis Gilbert
- Screenplay & Story
- Vernon Harris
- Original Score
- Douglas Gamley
- Original Title
- The Admirable Crichton
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Modern Screen Play
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lewis Gilbert
Vernon Harris, J.M. Barrie, Lewis Gilbert
Douglas Gamley
Wilkie Cooper
Peter R. Hunt
Ian Dalrymple
Department Leadership Roster
Lewis Gilbert
Director
Lewis Gilbert
Writer
Wilkie Cooper
Director of Photography
Peter R. Hunt
Editor
Vernon Harris
Screenplay
Ian Dalrymple
Producer
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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What is The Admirable Crichton about?
Lord Loam has modern ideas about his household, he believes in treating his servants as his equals - at least sometimes. His butler, Crichton, still believes that members of the serving class should know their place and be happy there. But when the Loam family are shipwrecked on a desert island with the self-reliant Crichton and lady's maid Tweeny, the class system is put to the test.
Who directed The Admirable Crichton?
The Admirable Crichton was directed by Lewis Gilbert.
Who stars in The Admirable Crichton?
The principal cast of The Admirable Crichton includes Kenneth More, Diane Cilento, Cecil Parker, Sally Ann Howes, Martita Hunt.
When was The Admirable Crichton released and how long is it?
The Admirable Crichton was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for The Admirable Crichton?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Admirable Crichton was composed by Douglas Gamley.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Admirable Crichton?
The Admirable Crichton holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).