They Knew Mr. Knight (1946)
After a chance train encounter with Laurence Knight, Tom Blake's family's fortunes prosper on the beneficence of the great financier. A developing friendship leads to the Knights selling their home to the Blakes when they move back to London. All looks rosy for the Blakes as share prices in Mr Knight's new business venture soar, but is their confidence misplaced?
Director: Norman Walker
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: March 5, 1946
Cast
- Mervyn Johns - Tom Blake
- Nora Swinburne - Celia Blake
- Joyce Howard - Freda Blake
- Joan Greenwood - Ruth Blake
- Peter Hammond - Douglas Blake
- Marie Ault - Grandma Blake
- Frederick Cooper - Edward Blake
- Grace Arnold - Isabel Blake
- Alfred Drayton - Mr. Lawrence Knight
- Olive Sloane - Mrs. Maudie Knight
Screenplay
- Dorothy Whipple (Novel)
- Victor MacLure (Screenplay)
- Norman Walker (Screenplay)
Music: John Greenwood
Cinematography: Erwin Hillier
Editing: Sam Simmonds
Production: G.H.W. Productions Ltd., J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
financier
More Films by Director: Norman Walker
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is They Knew Mr. Knight about?
- After a chance train encounter with Laurence Knight, Tom Blake's family's fortunes prosper on the beneficence of the great financier. A developing friendship leads to the Knights selling their home to the Blakes when they move back to London. All looks rosy for the Blakes as share prices in Mr Knight's new business venture soar, but is their confidence misplaced?
- Who directed They Knew Mr. Knight?
- They Knew Mr. Knight was directed by Norman Walker.
- Who stars in They Knew Mr. Knight?
- They Knew Mr. Knight stars Mervyn Johns, Nora Swinburne, Joyce Howard, Joan Greenwood, Peter Hammond, Marie Ault.
- How long is They Knew Mr. Knight?
- They Knew Mr. Knight has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is They Knew Mr. Knight?
- They Knew Mr. Knight is a Drama film.
- Where was They Knew Mr. Knight produced?
- They Knew Mr. Knight was produced in United Kingdom.