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The Chiltern Hundreds (1949)

Movie ★ 6.0 84 min

Young Viscount Tony Pym wangles National Service leave on the pretext of standing as a Tory candidate for a local seat held by his family for generations. The request is a ruse to enable Pym to marry his wealthy American fiancee while she's still in England, but his masterplan backfires when he finds himself swept into an election campaign and beaten by Labour's Mr Cleghorn – who is then made a peer. In an attempt to save face, Pym decides to stand again – as a socialist. It all proves too much for the Pyms' loyal, true-blue butler, Mr Beecham...

John Paddy Carstairs Director William Douglas-Home Writer Patrick Kirwan Writer

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Quick facts

Released
September 27, 1949
Runtime
84 min
Rating
G
IMDb
tt0041245

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Chiltern Hundreds about?
Young Viscount Tony Pym wangles National Service leave on the pretext of standing as a Tory candidate for a local seat held by his family for generations. The request is a ruse to enable Pym to marry his wealthy American fiancee while she's still in England, but his masterplan backfires when he finds himself swept into an election campaign and beaten by Labour's Mr Cleghorn – who is then made a peer. In an attempt to save face, Pym decides to stand again – as a socialist. It all proves too much for the Pyms' loyal, true-blue butler, Mr Beecham...
Who directed The Chiltern Hundreds?
The Chiltern Hundreds was directed by John Paddy Carstairs.
Who stars in The Chiltern Hundreds?
The Chiltern Hundreds stars David Tomlinson, Lana Morris, Cecil Parker, Marjorie Fielding.
When was The Chiltern Hundreds released?
The Chiltern Hundreds is a 1949 comedy film.
Where can I watch The Chiltern Hundreds?
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