William Comes to Town

1948 1h 29m EN

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9.0

MASTERPIECE

★9.0TMDB · 1

Comedy

Synopsis

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William Brown attempts to secure more pay and shorter hours for schoolboys.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

William Graham
William Brown
Garry Marsh
Mr. Brown
Jane Welsh
Mrs. Brown
A.E. Matthews
Minister for Economic Affairs
Muriel Aked
Emily - Maid
Hugh Cross
Robert Brown
Kathleen Stuart
Ethel Brown
Michael Medwin
Reporter

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Val Guest
Writers: Richmal Crompton, Val Guest
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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RUNTIME

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89 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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78 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Val Guest, shot by Bert Mason. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Carmen Beliaeff shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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William Graham and Garry Marsh and Jane Welsh carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0123326 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Val Guest directs. Bert Mason behind the camera. Carmen Beliaeff cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

189 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
278 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Directed by Val Guest, shot by Bert Mason. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Carmen Beliaeff shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5William Graham and Garry Marsh and Jane Welsh carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0123326 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.