1950

1h 19m

6.4(24 votes)

Comedy

Overview

A classic Ealing comedy in which a young boy steals a magnet and becomes a hero.

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Cast & Crew

18 members

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Stephen Murray

Dr Brent

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Kay Walsh

Mrs Brent

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James Fox

Johnny Brent

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Meredith Edwards

Harper

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Gladys Henson

Nanny

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Thora Hird

Nanny's friend

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Michael Brooke

Kit

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Wylie Watson

Pickering

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Julien Mitchell

Mayor

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Anthony Oliver

Policeman

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Molly Hamley-Clifford

Mrs Dean

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Harold Goodwin

Pinball man

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Joan Hickson

Mrs Ward

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Joss Ambler

Businessman

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Sam Kydd

Postman

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Russell Waters

Doctor

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James Robertson Justice

Tramp

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Thomas Johnston

Perce

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