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The Promoter

Play trailer Poster for The Promoter 1952,  1h 29m,  Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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In Edwardian Staffordshire, charming rogue Edward "Denry" Machin (Alec Guinness), the son of a washerwoman, believes he must give destiny a hand to rise in the world. Starting early in his youth, Denry maneuvers to get into a top public school. Later, by outwitting his employer, he becomes a rent collector, and eventually mayor. He uses the lovely Countess of Chell (Valerie Hobson) as his patron -- but Denry's ambitions are brought up short by crafty dance instructor Ruth Earp (Glynis Johns).

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Chris Bennion The Times (UK) Mar 19, 2024
Ronald Neame directs Alec Guinness in this underrated adaptation of the classic novel by the poet laureate of the Potteries, Arnold Bennett. Go to Full Review
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Cast & Crew

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Ronald Neame

Director

Alec Guinness

Edward Henry `'Denry'` Machin

Glynis Johns

Ruth Earp

Valerie Hobson

Countess of Chell

Petula Clark

Nellie Cotterill

Edward Chapman

Herbert Duncalf

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Synopsis In Edwardian Staffordshire, charming rogue Edward "Denry" Machin (Alec Guinness), the son of a washerwoman, believes he must give destiny a hand to rise in the world. Starting early in his youth, Denry maneuvers to get into a top public school. Later, by outwitting his employer, he becomes a rent collector, and eventually mayor. He uses the lovely Countess of Chell (Valerie Hobson) as his patron -- but Denry's ambitions are brought up short by crafty dance instructor Ruth Earp (Glynis Johns).
Director
Ronald Neame
Producer
John Bryan
Screenwriter
Eric Ambler
Distributor
General Film Distributors
Production Co
British Film-Makers, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 28, 1952, Original
Runtime
1h 29m
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