Overview
A trade union official becomes governor of a British island colony.
Fun facts
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Setting
Set in Mediterranean Sea
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Series
Part of the Ealing comedies series
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Music
Music by Ernest Irving
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Douglas Slocombe
Details
- Director
- Writers
- W.P. LipscombScreenplay
- Adrian AlingtonNovel
- Robert HamerScreenplay
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- January 22, 1952
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- United Kingdom
Production
Cast
Eric PortmanGeorge Harrison
Cecil ParkerSir James Kirkman
Helen CherryLady Kirkman
Susan StephenPeggy Harrison
Edward ChapmanThe Admiral
Clive MortonG.O.C.
Alec MangoJackie
Geoffrey KeenMorellos
John SalewFernando
Robin BaileyCharles
Eric PohlmannDobrieda- Paul DemelThe Chef
- Elspeth MarchFernando's Wife
- Henry B. LonghurstLord Kynaston
Howard Marion-CrawfordTea Shop Proprietor
Gerard HeinzPrime Minister- Barbara LeakeWoman in Tea Shop
- Barbara CavanWoman in Tea Shop
Basil DignamSecurity Officer
Laurence NaismithFirst Soldier
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