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  • The Promoter (1952)
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    85 min | Comedy
The Promoter (1952)
Approved
85 min | Comedy

Edward Machin, an Edwardian-era young rogue of lowly origin, decides he must do what he can to raise his living standards in order to see the world and shape his own destiny.
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Director
Writers
Arnold Bennett (novel) | Eric Ambler (screenplay)
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Updated Feb 25, 1952

Release date
Oct 28, 1952 (United States)

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Cast

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44 cast members
Name Known for
Alec Guinness
Denry Machin Denry Machin   See fewer
Glynis Johns
Ruth Earp Ruth Earp   See fewer
Valerie Hobson
Countess of Chell Countess of Chell   See fewer
Petula Clark
Nellie Cotterill Nellie Cotterill   See fewer
Edward Chapman
Herbert Duncalf Herbert Duncalf   See fewer
Veronica Turleigh
Mrs. Machin Mrs. Machin   See fewer
George Devine
Mr. H. Calvert Mr. H. Calvert   See fewer
Joan Hickson
Mrs. Codleyn Mrs. Codleyn   See fewer
Frank Pettingell
Police Superintendent Police Superintendent   See fewer
Joey the Mule
Joey the Mule Joey the Mule   See fewer
John Adams
Customs Official (uncredited) Customs Official (uncredited)   See fewer
Jim Brady
Fisherman (uncredited) Fisherman (uncredited)   See fewer
Peter Copley
P. Shillitoe (uncredited) P. Shillitoe (uncredited)   See fewer
Mark Daly
Lord Mayor (uncredited) Lord Mayor (uncredited)   See fewer
Arthur Dibbs
Doorman (uncredited) Doorman (uncredited)   See fewer
Deidre Doyle
Widow Hullins (uncredited) Widow Hullins (uncredited)   See fewer
Henry Edwards
Mr. Cotterill (uncredited) Mr. Cotterill (uncredited)   See fewer
Lyn Evans
Cregeen (uncredited) Cregeen (uncredited)   See fewer
Andrew Faulds
Loses Wager at the Ball (uncredited) Loses Wager at the Ball (uncredited)   See fewer
Norman Fisher
Man at Sale of Work (uncredited) Man at Sale of Work (uncredited)   See fewer
Tom Gill
Miriam's Young Man (uncredited) Miriam's Young Man (uncredited)   See fewer
Harold Goodwin
John (uncredited) John (uncredited)   See fewer
Matthew Guinness
Denry as a Boy (uncredited) Denry as a Boy (uncredited)   See fewer
Pat Hagan
Man at Sale of Work (uncredited) Man at Sale of Work (uncredited)   See fewer
Cameron Hall
Mr. Crain (uncredited) Mr. Crain (uncredited)   See fewer
May Hallatt
Ladies Committee Member (uncredited) Ladies Committee Member (uncredited)   See fewer
Charles Hammond
Man at Sale of Work / Football Club Meeting (uncredited) Man at Sale of Work / Football Club Meeting (uncredited)   See fewer
Paul Hopkins
Denry as a Baby (uncredited) Denry as a Baby (uncredited)   See fewer
Michael Hordern
Bank Manager (uncredited) Bank Manager (uncredited)   See fewer
Wilfrid Hyde-White
Lord at Liverpool Boat Harbour (uncredited) Lord at Liverpool Boat Harbour (uncredited)   See fewer
Ann Lancaster
Miriam (uncredited) Miriam (uncredited)   See fewer
Alison Leggatt
Mrs. Cotterill (uncredited) Mrs. Cotterill (uncredited)   See fewer
Norman MacOwan
Simeon (uncredited) Simeon (uncredited)   See fewer
Kenneth More
Man at Ball (uncredited) Man at Ball (uncredited)   See fewer
Philip Ray
Man in Sou'wester at Pier Entrance (uncredited) Man in Sou'wester at Pier Entrance (uncredited)   See fewer
Raymond Rollett
Works Bandmaster (uncredited) Works Bandmaster (uncredited)   See fewer
Brian Roper
Newsboy at Football Stadium (uncredited) Newsboy at Football Stadium (uncredited)   See fewer
Jack Sharp
Football Club Director (uncredited) Football Club Director (uncredited)   See fewer
Ewen Solon
Bookstall Attendant at Llandudno (uncredited) Bookstall Attendant at Llandudno (uncredited)   See fewer
Frank Tickle
Mr. Bostock (uncredited) Mr. Bostock (uncredited)   See fewer
Michael Trubshawe
Yeomanry Officer (uncredited) Yeomanry Officer (uncredited)   See fewer
Robert Vossler
Man at Ball / Football Club Meeting (uncredited) Man at Ball / Football Club Meeting (uncredited)   See fewer
Ben Williams
Man at Pier Entrance (uncredited) Man at Pier Entrance (uncredited)   See fewer
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