The Card | COMEDY | Alec Guinness

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The Card - Edward Machin, an Edwardian-era young rogue of lowly origin, decides he must do what he can to raise his living standards in order to see the world and shape his own destiny. The Card (1952) Director: Ronald Neame Writers: Arnold Bennett, Eric Ambler Stars: Alec Guinness, Glynis Johns, Valerie Hobson Genre: Comedy Country: United Kingdom Language: English Also Known As: The Promoter Release Date: February 25, 1952 Filming Location: Llandudno, Conwy, Wales, UK Reviews: One of the greatest British comedies of the 1950s and one of Alec Guinness' most satisfying roles early in his long career. As Denry Machin, son of a washerwoman and the "card" of the title, Guiness brings to life one of the almost forgotten stories about the "five towns" (Stoke-on-Trent) of Arnold Bennett. The old-fashioned and very English word "card" had to be translated into the American title "the promoter", but that is a far less accurate description of Denry Machin's combination of charm and opportunism. He is supported by four magical actresses, in sharply contrasted roles. Gold-digger Glynis Johns, her friend Petula Clark, aristocrat Valerie Hobson and mother Valerie Turleigh are all charmed in their different ways by Guiness' smiles as he "gives providence a helping hand". William Alwyn's music is perfect, with a jaunty theme-tune that has lingered in my memory for more years than I care to remember. Ronald Neame's direction, also at the start of an impressive directorial career, brings the best out of Guinness, although the setting is disappointingly 'comedy-Northern' rather than specifically Stoke-on-Trent. Overall a delightful film, and the perfect pick-me-up after watching a depressing Hollywood block-buster (Million Dollar Baby). And watch out for one of the movies' great sign-off lines, from Valerie Hobson. - written by "gray4" on IMDb.com Also Known As (AKA): (original title) The Card Argentina Tres mujeres en su vida Australia The Card Brazil Às Voltas com 3 Mulheres Bulgaria Картата(Bulgarian) Canada The Card(English) Canada The Card(French) Denmark En himmelhund Finland Sepä vasta mies! France Trois dames et un as Greece Treis dames ki enas assos(transliterated title) Italy Asso pigliatutto Japan The Card(Japanese) Norway En pokkers kar Portugal Um Homem de Talento South Africa The Card(English) Soviet Union Ловкач(Russian) Sweden En Tusan till karl United Kingdom The Card United States The Promoter West Germany Der Unwiderstehliche Yugoslavia Posetnica(Serbian, literal title) ···················································································· ✘ Website: https://www.artflix.info FOLLOW US! ✘ Twitter - https://twitter.com/Artflixtv SUPPORT US! ✘ Membership: https://bit.ly/33nGlVm MORE MOVIES! ► Film Noir: https://bit.ly/3yP7UR2 ► Classic Movies: https://bit.ly/2VhJRN2 ► All Playlists: https://bit.ly/2AsmqTR #classicmovies #filmnoir #colorizedmovies ···················································································· COPYRIGHT: All of the films published by us are legally licensed. We have acquired the rights (at least for specific territories) from the rightholders by contract. If you have questions please send an email to: info[at]amogo.de, Amogo Networx - The AVOD Channel Network, www.amogo-networx.com.