A Piece of Cake (1948)
Set in the austere post–World War II British world of rationing, Cyril dreams up an ode to an imaginary character named Merlin Mound who can provide anything one can wish. Merlin becomes real and grants his host's wishes; not by conjuring the items out of thin air, but depriving them from other people's ownership, which leads to trouble.
Director: John Irwin
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy
Runtime: 46 min
Release Date: November 1, 1948
Cast
- Cyril Fletcher - Cyril Clarke
- Betty Astell - Betty Clarke
- Laurence Naismith - Merlin Mound
- Jon Pertwee - Mr. Short
- Sam Costa - Les Millins
- Miki Hood - Mrs. Short
- Tamara Lees - Dinner Guest
- Audrey White - Dinner Guest
- Philip Saville - Dinner Guest
- Ethel Coleridge - Mrs. Fiddle
Screenplay
- Betty Astell (Story)
- John Croydon (Story)
- Lyn Lockwood
- Bernard McNabb
- Cyril Fletcher
Music: Arthur Wilkinson
Cinematography: Walter J. Harvey
Editing: Graeme Hamilton
Production: Production Facilities, Highbury Productions, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: John Irwin
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Piece of Cake about?
- Set in the austere post–World War II British world of rationing, Cyril dreams up an ode to an imaginary character named Merlin Mound who can provide anything one can wish. Merlin becomes real and grants his host's wishes; not by conjuring the items out of thin air, but depriving them from other people's ownership, which leads to trouble.
- Who directed A Piece of Cake?
- A Piece of Cake was directed by John Irwin.
- Who stars in A Piece of Cake?
- A Piece of Cake stars Cyril Fletcher, Betty Astell, Laurence Naismith, Jon Pertwee, Sam Costa, Miki Hood.
- How long is A Piece of Cake?
- A Piece of Cake has a runtime of 46m (46 minutes).
- What genre is A Piece of Cake?
- A Piece of Cake is a Comedy, Fantasy film.
- Where was A Piece of Cake produced?
- A Piece of Cake was produced in United Kingdom.