Acclaimed British director Carol Reed directed this genial adaptation
of a popular novel by H.G. Wells, an engaging social satire that shows
up the absurdity and ugliness of Britain's class system. It is
pretty slight compared with Reed's better known films, such as The Fallen Idol (1948) and The
Third Man (1949), lacking the stylistic flourishes,
narrative focus and emotional depth that distinguishes his work. However, Michael
Redgrave and Diana Wynyard put in some pleasing performances and,
whilst it lacks pep, the film does manage to convey at least some of the charm and
social messages of Wells's memorable novel.
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Next Carol Reed film: The Way Ahead (1944)
Film Synopsis
At the age of 14, orphan boy Kipps leaves his aunt and uncle to begin
work as a draper's assistant. Eight years later, he
inherits a fortune from his grandfather and he finds himself propelled
into high society. Kipp's newfound wealth wins him an
admirer in the form of Helen Walshingham, a woman with great social
ambitions...
Script: Frank Launder, H.G. Wells (novel),
Sidney Gilliat
Cinematographer: Arthur Crabtree
Music: Charles Williams
Cast: Philip Frost (Kipps - as a boy),
Michael Redgrave (Kipps - as a man),
Diana Wynyard (Helen Walshingham),
Diana Calderwood (Ann Pornick - as a girl),
Phyllis Calvert (Ann Pornick),
Arthur Riscoe (Chillerlow),
Max Adrian (Chester Coote),
Helen Haye (Mrs. Walshingham),
Michael Wilding (Ronnie Walshingham),
Lloyd Pearson (Shalford),
Edward Rigby (Buggins),
Mackenzie Ward (Pearce),
Hermione Baddeley (Miss Mergle),
Betty Ann Davies (Flo Bates),
Arthur Denton (Carshot),
Betty Jardine (Doris),
Frank Pettingell (Old Kipps),
Beatrice Varley (Mrs. Kipps),
George Carney (Old Pornick),
Irene Browne (Mrs. Bindon-Botting)
Country: UK
Language: English
Support: Black and White
Runtime: 111 min
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