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194984 minComedy

The Chiltern Hundreds

Is The Chiltern Hundreds a Hit or Flop?

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Is The Chiltern Hundreds worth watching? With a rating of 5/10, this Comedy film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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The Chiltern Hundreds Synopsis

Young Viscount Tony Pym wangles National Service leave on the pretext of standing as a Tory candidate for a local seat held by his family for generations. The request is a ruse to enable Pym to marry his wealthy American fiancee while she's still in England, but his masterplan backfires when he finds himself swept into an election campaign and beaten by Labour's Mr Cleghorn – who is then made a peer. In an attempt to save face, Pym decides to stand again – as a socialist. It all proves too much for the Pyms' loyal, true-blue butler, Mr Beecham...

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Top Cast

David Tomlinson
David TomlinsonLord Tony Pym
Lana Morris
Lana MorrisBessie Sykes
Cecil Parker
Cecil ParkerBenjamin Beecham
Marjorie Fielding
Marjorie FieldingLady Lister
Tom Macaulay
Tom MacaulayCleghorn
Joyce Carey
Joyce CareyLady Caroline
Helen Backlin
Helen BacklinJune Farrell
Robert Cawdron
Robert CawdronSergeant
Cyril Chamberlain
Cyril ChamberlainSentry
Peggy Ann Clifford
Peggy Ann CliffordMother

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Chiltern Hundreds worth watching?

The Chiltern Hundreds has received mixed reviews with a 5/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Comedy movies.

Is The Chiltern Hundreds hit or flop?

The Chiltern Hundreds has received average ratings (5/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is The Chiltern Hundreds?

The Chiltern Hundreds is a Comedy movie that Young Viscount Tony Pym wangles National Service leave on the pretext of standing as a Tory candidate for a local seat held by his family for generati...

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