The Birthday Present
movie
Released October 31, 1957
Genres:
Overview
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.
Cast
Tony Britton
as
Simon Scott
Sylvia Syms
as
Jean Scott
Jack Watling
as
Bill Thompson
Walter Fitzgerald
as
Sir John Dell
Geoffrey Keen
as
Colonel Wilson
Howard Marion-Crawford
as
George Bates
John Welsh
as
Chief Customs Officer
Ian Bannen
as
Junior Customs Officer
Lockwood West
as
Mr. Barraclough
Harry Fowler
as
Charlie
Frederick Piper
as
Careers Officer
Cyril Luckham
as
Magistrate
