The Admirable Crichton
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The Admirable Crichton

(1957)Directed by Lewis Gilbert94 minAdventure, Comedy, Romance
“The Hilarious Story of What the Girls Saw in the Butler...”

Lord Loam has modern ideas about his household, he believes in treating his servants as his equals - at least sometimes. His butler, Crichton, still believes that members of the serving class should know their place and be happy there. But when the Loam family are shipwrecked on a desert island with the self-reliant Crichton and lady's maid Tweeny, the class system is put to the test.

Kenneth Moreas Bill Crichton
Diane Cilentoas Eliza Tweeny
Cecil Parkeras Lord Henry Loam
Sally Ann Howesas Lady Mary
Martita Huntas Lady Brocklehurst
Jack Watlingas Treherne
Peter Gravesas Brocklehurst
Gerald Harperas Ernest
Mercy Haysteadas Catherine
Miranda Connellas Lady Agatha
Eddie Byrneas Captain of Lord Loam's yacht
Joan Youngas Mrs. Perkins, housekeeper at Loam Hall
Brenda Hoganas Fisher, Lady Mary's maid
Peter Welchas Rolleston, Lord Loam's valet
Toke Townleyas Lovegrove, the head gardener at Loam Hall
Roland Curramas Thomas, a footman at Loam Hall
John Le Mesurieras Monsieur Fleury, chef at Loam Hall