Returning from a business trip, toy salesman Simon Scott is caught attempting to smuggle a wristwatch bought for his wife's birthday through Customs. He is arrested and, due to a bungled defence by his solicitor, obliged to serve a three-month prison sentence. It is only the beginning of his woes; his employer, Colonel Wilson, is understanding, but he is ultimately forced to sack Simon, who discovers that finding another job under such circumstances is extremely difficult. But Colonel Wilson is determined to help his former employee find a solution.
Credits
The Birthday Present Cast
| Name |
Character |
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Frederick Piper
He was 55, 76 years old when he died
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as Careers Officer |
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Tony Britton
He was 33, 95 years old when he died
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as Simon Scott |
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Sylvia Syms
She was 23, now 90 years old
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as Jean Scott |
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Jeremy Burnham
He was 26, now 92 years old
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as Dudley (uncredited) |
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Geoffrey Keen
He was 41, 89 years old when he died
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as Colonel Wilson |
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Ian Bannen
He was 29, 71 years old when he died
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as Junior Customs Officer |
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John Welsh
He was 26, 1 years old when he died
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as Chief Customs Officer |
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Barry Keegan
He was 35, 54 years old when he died
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as Junior Reception Officer (uncredited) |
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Thorley Walters
He was 44, 78 years old when he died
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as Photographer |
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Howard Marion-Crawford
He was 43, 55 years old when he died
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as George Bates |
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Arnold Bell
He was 56, 86 years old when he died
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as Green (uncredited) |
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Lockwood West
He was 52, 83 years old when he died
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as Mr. Barraclough |
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Victor Brooks
He was 38, 80 years old when he died
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as 2nd Reception Officer (uncredited) |
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Laidman Browne
He was 61, 64 years old when he died
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as Dawson (uncredited) |
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Richard Leech
He was 34, 81 years old when he died
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as Hawkins (uncredited) |
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Jack Watling
He was 34, 78 years old when he died
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as Bill Thompson |
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Walter Fitzgerald
He was 61, 80 years old when he died
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as Sir John Dell |
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David Hutcheson
He was 52, 70 years old when he died
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as Ex-R.A.F. Type (uncredited) |
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Glyn Houston
He was 31, 92 years old when he died
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as Police Officer in Court (uncredited) |
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Ernest Clark
He was 45, 82 years old when he died
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as Barrister |
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Cyril Luckham
He was 50, 81 years old when he died
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as Magistrate |
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James Raglan
He was 56, 60 years old when he died
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as Prison Governor (uncredited) |
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Ralph Michael
He was 50, 87 years old when he died
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as Crowther (uncredited) |
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Malcolm Keen
He was 70, 82 years old when he died
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as Bristow |
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Harry Fowler
He was 30, 85 years old when he died
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as Charlie |
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Anthony Sagar
He was 37, 52 years old when he died
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as 1st Reception Officer (uncredited) |
The Birthday Present Crew
| Name |
Department |
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Jack Whittingham as Producer. He was 47 (62) years old when He died
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Production |
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Jack Whittingham as Writer. He was 47 (62) years old when He died
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Writing |
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Edward Scaife as Director of Photography. He was 45 (82) years old when He died
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Camera |
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Clifton Parker as Original Music Composer. He was 52 (83) years old when He died
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Sound |
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Pat Jackson as Director. He was 21 (75) years old when He died
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Directing |
