Time, Gentlemen, Please!
Originally released in 1952. Time, Gentlemen, Please! is a comedy film. directed by Lewis Gilbert. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Eddie Byrne, Jane Barrett, and Robert Brown
Synopsis
Because of its high productivity and "almost" 100 per cent employment, the town of Hayhoe, England is expecting a visit from the Prime Minister. The "almost" is because of Dan Dance (Eddie Byrne), an old rogue who would rather drink and philosophize than work. The Village Council are determined to have a perfect record so they connive to have the old man put into the alms-house which has been unoccupied for many years, where he must abide by rules laid down 400 years ago. A new Vicar arrives and discovers that, because of the circumstances created by the Council, Dan Dance is entitled to 6,000 pounds a year at the expense of the village.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 1, 1952
73 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Time, Gentlemen, Please! about?
Because of its high productivity and "almost" 100 per cent employment, the town of Hayhoe, England is expecting a visit from the Prime Minister. The "almost" is because of Dan Dance (Eddie Byrne), ...
Who directed Time, Gentlemen, Please!?
Time, Gentlemen, Please! was directed by Lewis Gilbert.
How long is Time, Gentlemen, Please!?
Time, Gentlemen, Please! has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was Time, Gentlemen, Please! released?
Time, Gentlemen, Please! was released on July 1, 1952 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Time, Gentlemen, Please!?
The main cast of Time, Gentlemen, Please! includes Eddie Byrne, Jane Barrett, Robert Brown, Sidney James, Hermione Baddeley.