Next to No Time (1958)
Unassuming planning engineer David Webb finds himself on the Queen Elizabeth to New York with instructions to negotiate a high-powered loan. His lack of confidence means he is completely out of his depth, at least until he finds his personality changes every day during the hour the ship's clocks stop to make allowance for their westward passage.
Director: Henry Cornelius
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date: August 4, 1958
Cast
- Kenneth More - David Webb
- Betsy Drake - Georgie Brant
- Patrick Barr - Jerry Lane
- Maureen Connell - Mary
- Bessie Love - Becky Wiener
- Reginald Beckwith - Warren
- John Welsh - Steve, Bar Steward
- Howard Marion-Crawford - Hobbs
- Clive Morton - Wallis
- John Laurie - Abercrombie, Scottish Director
Screenplay
Music: Georges Auric
Editing: Peter R. Hunt
Production: Montpelier Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Henry Cornelius
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Next to No Time about?
- Unassuming planning engineer David Webb finds himself on the Queen Elizabeth to New York with instructions to negotiate a high-powered loan. His lack of confidence means he is completely out of his depth, at least until he finds his personality changes every day during the hour the ship's clocks stop to make allowance for their westward passage.
- Who directed Next to No Time?
- Next to No Time was directed by Henry Cornelius.
- Who stars in Next to No Time?
- Next to No Time stars Kenneth More, Betsy Drake, Patrick Barr, Maureen Connell, Bessie Love, Reginald Beckwith.
- How long is Next to No Time?
- Next to No Time has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is Next to No Time?
- Next to No Time is a Comedy film.
- Where was Next to No Time produced?
- Next to No Time was produced in United Kingdom.