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The Card (DVD) (1952)

Alec Guinness (Actor), Petula Clark (Actor) | Rated: Universal, suitable for all | Format: DVD

4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

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Actors: Alec Guinness, Petula Clark, Glynis Johns, valerie Hobson
Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
Number of discs: 1
Classification: U
Studio: GRANADA
Run Time: 88 minutes

Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

ASIN: B000KLF1US
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 64,944 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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Alec Guinness stars as a cheeky, young working class lad trying to make something of himself in the world. Through a combination of intelligence and a keen eye for an opportunity Denry Machin (Alec Guinness) will try anything to advance himself, from purloining an invitation to the Countess of Chell's (Valerie Hobson) ball to setting up his own unique banking system! The trouble is - there's someone in town with an even keener eye for an opportunity than poor Dendry. And that someone is beautiful dance teacher Ruth Earp (Glynis Johns) - a penniless gold-digger with a taste for anything and everything expensive in this world! Can Dendry avoid her clutches while achieving his dreams? Alec Guinness gives one of his finest-ever performances in this charmingly traditional British romantic comedy.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A Lovely Little Film! 28 Oct 2007

By David Lusher TOP 1000 REVIEWER

Format:DVD

This is a gentle comedy about a modest working class chap (Alec Guinness) who uses his wits to rise up the social ladder and make a bit of money into the bargain. A good cast and a delightful story all make for first class entertainment. His innovative ideas to get rich are not bad either!

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Card 26 Jan 2010

By Mr. Bernard Moss

Format:DVD

Even though it's now shown on television quite regularly this is one of those films that still surprises with just how good, funny and relevant it is today.

It was made in 1952 when the British film industry was still a commercial force. Some of those involved were once famous and successful and are now ignored and almost forgotten. Some went on to bigger though not better things. Director Ronald Neame had been a cameraman and producer for David Lean and would go on to direct `The Poseidon Adventure'. But this, his second film as director, is by far his best.

It's an acutely observed comedy of social manners set in the English Midlands at the beginning of the last century. The original novel is by Arnold Bennett, a great writer of social comedy now almost out of print. The screenplay by a very different writer, Eric Ambler, whose books and screenplays remain under-appreciated. And it's the writing and the playing by a generally excellent cast which keep this film fresh and alive.

The DVD also contains Alec Guinness in a later television play by John Mortimer `Edwin' which is by turns cruel, funny and sad and is almost worth the price of the disc on its own.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Llandudno looks great 8 July 2006

By Mr. P. J. R. LEWIS TOP 1000 REVIEWER

Format:VHS Tape

Speaking to a friend working at our theatre he remembers the film The Card being filmed 54yrs ago.Sir Alec Guiness stayed in the Imperial Hotel and happily posed for photographs whilst walking to the promenard to do the filming.

The seaside town as you have now gathered for this very fifities film is The Queen of Welsh resorts Llandudno and a rather entertaining film it is too.

For Guiness fans this is a film worth watching and the reason i have given it a five star rating is because most of the film set is around the corner from where i live so its exciting seeing a film with familiar surroundings.

If you have seen Guiness playing Herbert Pocket in David Copperfield this film has the same sort of atmosphere a typical film of that era.

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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best

This one of my favourite films. It is a classic "fell good" film. Not a bleak moment in it. The story is well described in the other reviews and is based on the book by Arnold... Read more

Published 1 month ago by James I. Wilson

5.0 out of 5 stars Guinness at his comic best.

The Card (The Promoter in America), an adaptation of Arnold Bennett's novel of the same name, is the story of "Denry" Machin rise
from a washer woman's son to the... Read more

Published 3 months ago by Stephen J. Teller

5.0 out of 5 stars Great watch

Watched this film many times . I would say one of the best films ever made great story . Alex Guinness plays a masterful role . Read more

Published 3 months ago by Sheila Griffiths

5.0 out of 5 stars That extra something

This is a well made, unfussily directed, gentle comedy with that extra something that means that the very good cast gels right from the beginning. Read more

Published 15 months ago by Phillip Brookes

5.0 out of 5 stars I watch this over and over and over and over

I adore this film, always have, always will... watch out for Joan Hickson as the Outraged Client. Her offended exclamation is still used for comic effect in our family to this day,... Read more

Published 21 months ago by Mrs Danvers

5.0 out of 5 stars Super Nostalgia

I saw five minutes of 'The Card' on telly, turned it off and immediately ordered the DVD. Fabulous, simple story, brilliantly acted, visuals and sound clear and sharp.

Published 23 months ago by Vertigo

4.0 out of 5 stars A treat for any Alec Guinness fan

This is a joy! A wonderfully entertaining film, very well cast and excellent DVD transfer. As I have mentioned in previous reviews, I'll happily watch any film starring Guinness... Read more

Published on 12 Dec 2010 by Hand over the toffees

3.0 out of 5 stars The Card Review

I saw this on Amazon whilst looking for other films, and not having seen it before, and with the low price, purchased it. Read more

Published on 23 Aug 2009 by Sparkhouse

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The Card [1952] [DVD]
This film is a great product of its time, a true reflection of the period it depicts as well as defining the English sense of humour and attitude of the... Read more

Published on 26 Feb 2009 by Howard Russell

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and entertaining to watch.

Amusing and entertaining movie starring a surprisingly good-looking Alec Guinness as an enterprising and innovative young man whose business ventures never seem to fail - despite... Read more

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