The Birthday Present (1957)

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.

Directing:
  • Pat Jackson

Writing:
  • Jack Whittingham

Stars:
Release Date: 1957-10-31
themoviedb icon 7.1/10
  • Country: GB
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 100

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Geoffrey Keen
Geoffrey Keen
Colonel Wilson
Ian Bannen
Ian Bannen
Junior Customs Officer
Thorley Walters
Thorley Walte...
Photographer
Tony Britton
Tony Britton
Simon Scott
Sylvia Syms
Sylvia Syms
Jean Scott
Jack Watling
Jack Watling
Bill Thompson
Walter Fitzgerald
Walter Fitzge...
Sir John Dell
Howard Marion-Crawford
Howard Marion...
George Bates
John Welsh
John Welsh
Chief Customs Officer
Lockwood West
Lockwood West
Mr. Barraclough
Harry Fowler
Harry Fowler
Charlie
Frederick Piper
Frederick Pip...
Careers Officer
Cyril Luckham
Cyril Luckham
Magistrate
Ernest Clark
Ernest Clark
Barrister
Malcolm Keen
Malcolm Keen
Bristow
Victor Brooks
Victor Brooks
2nd Reception Officer (uncredited)
Glyn Houston
Glyn Houston
Police Officer in Court (uncredited)
David Hutcheson
David Hutches...
Ex-R.A.F. Type (uncredited)
Howard Lang
Howard Lang
Cellblock Officer (uncredited)
Richard Leech
Richard Leech
Hawkins (uncredited)
Ralph Michael
Ralph Michael
Crowther (uncredited)
James Raglan
James Raglan
Prison Governor (uncredited)
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