Press for Time (1966)
Synopsis
Norman 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
Release Date: 1966-12-08
Runtime: 102 minutes
Director: Robert Asher
Top Cast
- Norman Wisdom as Norman Shields / Emily Shields / Wilfred, the Prime Minister
- Derek Bond as Major Rupert Bartlett
- Angela Browne as Miss Eleanor Lampton
- Tracey Crisp as Miss Ruby Fairchild
- Allan Cuthbertson as Mr. Ballard
- Noel Dyson as Lady Mayor Mrs. Corcoran
- Derek Francis as Alderman Ernest Corcoran
- Peter Jones as Robin Willobey
- David Lodge as Mr. Ross
- Stanley Unwin as Mr. Nottage
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