The Birthday Present (1957)
Returning from a business trip, toy salesman Simon Scott is caught attempting to smuggle a wristwatch bought for his wife's birthday through Customs. He is arrested and, due to a bungled defence by his solicitor, obliged to serve a three-month prison sentence. It is only the beginning of his woes; his employer, Colonel Wilson, is understanding, but he is ultimately forced to sack Simon, who discovers that finding another job under such circumstances is extremely difficult. But Colonel Wilson is determined to help his former employee find a solution.
Director: Pat Jackson
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: October 31, 1957
Cast
- Tony Britton - Simon Scott
- Sylvia Syms - Jean Scott
- Jack Watling - Bill Thompson
- Walter Fitzgerald - Sir John Dell
- Geoffrey Keen - Colonel Wilson
- Howard Marion-Crawford - George Bates
- John Welsh - Chief Customs Officer
- Ian Bannen - Junior Customs Officer
- Lockwood West - Mr. Barraclough
- Harry Fowler - Charlie
Screenplay
Music: Clifton Parker
Cinematography: Edward Scaife
Editing: Jocelyn Jackson
Production: British Lion Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Pat Jackson
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Birthday Present about?
- Returning from a business trip, toy salesman Simon Scott is caught attempting to smuggle a wristwatch bought for his wife's birthday through Customs. He is arrested and, due to a bungled defence by his solicitor, obliged to serve a three-month prison sentence. It is only the beginning of his woes; his employer, Colonel Wilson, is understanding, but he is ultimately forced to sack Simon, who discovers that finding another job under such circumstances is extremely difficult. But Colonel Wilson is determined to help his former employee find a solution.
- Who directed The Birthday Present?
- The Birthday Present was directed by Pat Jackson.
- Who stars in The Birthday Present?
- The Birthday Present stars Tony Britton, Sylvia Syms, Jack Watling, Walter Fitzgerald, Geoffrey Keen, Howard Marion-Crawford.
- How long is The Birthday Present?
- The Birthday Present has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is The Birthday Present?
- The Birthday Present is a Drama film.
- Where was The Birthday Present produced?
- The Birthday Present was produced in United Kingdom.