The Card
He's the cheekiest man in town!
Comedybankruptambitionopportunistrags to richesbusiness ideaopportunityself made manbusiness mindedsuccessfulself-determinationcharming man
A lighthearted, optimistic comedy about a charming schemer's climb from rags to riches, built on wit, social maneuvering, and the thrill of opportunity.
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.
Essence
Ensemble
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)
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