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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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.
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.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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.
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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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 2 months ago by Phillip Brookes
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 9 months ago by Mrs Danvers
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 11 months ago by Vertigo
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 17 months ago by Hand over the toffees
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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
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
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
Published on 24 Aug 2008 by FAMOUS NAME
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
Published on 24 Aug 2008 by FAMOUS NAME
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
Published on 24 Aug 2008 by FAMOUS NAME
You can do anything you put your mind to
I have seen the film a few times of television and it is always a delight to watch.
Alec Guinness gives a great performance in a perfect Arnold Bennett story. Read more
Alec Guinness gives a great performance in a perfect Arnold Bennett story. Read more
Published on 17 Aug 2008 by Peter Wade
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