Black in the Face movie poster

Black in the Face

January 1, 1954 0h 15m

Originally released in 1954. Black in the Face is a family film. directed by John Irwin. At just 15 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Peter Butterworth, Humphrey Kent, and Lloyd Pearson

Synopsis

Peter Butterworth, an old-fashioned sweep, finds himself vying with Mr. Crossington, the "clean" sweep, in an attempt to clean the chimneys of Mr and Mrs Tompkins' house before the Mayor arrives for tea. The rivalry results in several downfalls of soot and both sweeps are chased from the house.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1954 72 years ago
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Runtime 0h 15m 15 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Children's Film Foundation (CFF)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Black in the Face about?

Peter Butterworth, an old-fashioned sweep, finds himself vying with Mr. Crossington, the "clean" sweep, in an attempt to clean the chimneys of Mr and Mrs Tompkins' house before the Mayor arrives fo...

Who directed Black in the Face?

Black in the Face was directed by John Irwin.

How long is Black in the Face?

Black in the Face has a runtime of 0 hours and 15 minutes (15 minutes total).

When was Black in the Face released?

Black in the Face was released on January 1, 1954 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Black in the Face?

The main cast of Black in the Face includes Peter Butterworth, Humphrey Kent, Lloyd Pearson, Cecilia Cavendish.