Press for Time
1966 · 102 min
Comedy
★ 5.9Norman is quite happy selling newspapers outside Westminster station but his Grandfather (the Prime Minister) wants to get him "a more responsible job". A few favours are called in and Norman becomes the newest reporter at the seaside town of Tinmouth. After causing chaos at a local council meeting and causing the demolition of a new house he tries to organise a beauty pageant. A slapstick tale of corruption in high and low places
Crew
- Director Robert Asher
- Screenplay Norman Wisdom
- Screenplay Eddie Leslie
- Director of Photography Peter Newbrook
Cast
Norman Wisdom
Norman Shields / Emily Shields / Wilfred, the Prime Minister
Derek Bond
Major Rupert Bartlett
Angela Browne
Miss Eleanor Lampton
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Tracey Crisp
Miss Ruby Fairchild
Allan Cuthbertson
Mr. Ballard
Noel Dyson
Lady Mayor Mrs. Corcoran
Derek Francis
Alderman Ernest Corcoran
Peter Jones
Robin Willobey
David Lodge
Mr. Ross
Stanley Unwin
Mr. Nottage
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Frances White
Liz Corcoran
Michael Balfour
Sewerman
Crew
- Director — Robert Asher
- Screenplay — Norman Wisdom
- Screenplay — Eddie Leslie
- Director of Photography — Peter Newbrook
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