32 Replies to “The Card 1952 Alec Guinness, Valerie Hobson & Petula Clark”
If THIS isn't one of the finest, wittiest movies that's ever graced the silver screens!!!
I love all Alec Guinness films
Silly but adorable- I noticed two musical numbers that were evident in two David Lean-Alec Guinness films…
From the perspective of an Australian in 2025, this seems like a quaint, story with a simple and slightly dull message of 'Young, smart guy becomes successful'. But that's missing the point. The film was set in the 1890's and England was a highly stratified class-ridden society and he had come from the bottom of the heap. This was not a story about making money. It was about a man totally ignoring his station in life and his vertical rise through the classes. His mother could not handle such a transition and criticised him for 'puttin on airs'. She refused to move to a nicer home or to wear a nice jacket above her washerwoman station. Such was the power of the class society perpetuating their system. At the ball he had the brashness to ignore the strata of the frightened middle class and went straight up to the Dutchess and asked for a dance. Unheard of! Then he, a commoner had the temerity to attempt to become Mayor of his town. This is hard for current culture to understand, who only sees the movie as a financial struggle and not a class struggle, because to a contemporary Australian, such class limitations are unfathomable and alien concepts..
24:55 Oh my goodness. It’s the great Joan Hickson! ❤
This is not the movie you have been looking for… Move along!
When that brought a smile to my eyes and a skip of nostalgia to my heart!! Thank you!!!
What a gem. Smiled throughout!
Sir Alec Guinness was one of the rare actor's who were able to show the emotions and thoughts through the eyes .I admire this intelligence , sensitive and talented actor 👍👏👏👏🙏 🙋🇩🇪❤️
A charming sentimental black and white movie that cheers you up in comparison to other USA movies!
The most opportunistic class comedy I've ever seen, PLUS some amazing stunt visuals that I didn't expect! Just SO, so, well made! Mom is not convinced.
Loved it!
Called The Promoter in the US.
Dee-lightful. I was wondering when I was going to see Wifred Hyde-White, and Trubshawe (David Niven's great friend), and they showed up at the end. I don't recall ever seeing Glynis Johns in an unsympathetic role before.
Another great perfoming of the Alec Guinness, magnifecent actor. And Petulla Clark is so beautiful in this film.
Alec Guinness — Obi-Wan Kenobi in the original Star Wars trilogy — awesome Petula Clark — Goodbye Mr. Chips — awesome
A very clever film, brilliantly acted. Thanks so much for posting this gem!
How lovely such a change from England today
15 minutes in and LOVING IT!
I didn't expect to enjoy this film as much as I did…it was lovely…thank you for uploading!!!
Just when you think Alec Guinness cannot surpass himself, along comes another gem!
❗Don't miss Hobson's Choice. 1954. Another GEM !
One of the most upbeat movies I have ever seen. It just makes me feel happy!!! Thanks to whoever posted it.
Perfect – some things to pursue and somethings to ditch .
There was a London stage musical based on this….
A gem, funny and brilliant acting. Charming movie.
Very engaging film and a decent print . Petula Clark was a good actress , and very pretty too . She must be in her mid 90's now . She's one of my favourite singers . 😊 ✝️🆓🇬🇧
Grew up In 70s and 80s watching films of the time and some from the 60s . So loving finding all these old classics from the 30s 40s and 50s ..not many good modern films out lately ….really enjoyed this one
I've decided this is my all time favorite Sir Alec Guiness movie, hands down!
He's puck-like
Directed by Ronald Neame, the same man who directed Irwin Allen’s production, The Poseidon Adventure (1972).
Adorable flick.❤Thx UT. Glynnis Johns is always a delight. Her Betty Boop voice is comical but seems to fit her. Alec Guiness works so well with her. They r masters of their craft. Usually watch mysteries but what a nice change this one was.
If THIS isn't one of the finest, wittiest movies that's ever graced the silver screens!!!
I love all Alec Guinness films
Silly but adorable- I noticed two musical numbers that were evident in two David Lean-Alec Guinness films…
From the perspective of an Australian in 2025, this seems like a quaint, story with a simple and slightly dull message of 'Young, smart guy becomes successful'. But that's missing the point. The film was set in the 1890's and England was a highly stratified class-ridden society and he had come from the bottom of the heap. This was not a story about making money. It was about a man totally ignoring his station in life and his vertical rise through the classes. His mother could not handle such a transition and criticised him for 'puttin on airs'. She refused to move to a nicer home or to wear a nice jacket above her washerwoman station. Such was the power of the class society perpetuating their system. At the ball he had the brashness to ignore the strata of the frightened middle class and went straight up to the Dutchess and asked for a dance. Unheard of! Then he, a commoner had the temerity to attempt to become Mayor of his town.
This is hard for current culture to understand, who only sees the movie as a financial struggle and not a class struggle, because to a contemporary Australian, such class limitations are unfathomable and alien concepts..
24:55 Oh my goodness. It’s the great Joan Hickson! ❤
This is not the movie you have been looking for… Move along!
When that brought a smile to my eyes and a skip of nostalgia to my heart!! Thank you!!!
What a gem. Smiled throughout!
Sir Alec Guinness was one of the rare actor's who were able to show the emotions and thoughts through the eyes .I admire this intelligence , sensitive and talented actor 👍👏👏👏🙏 🙋🇩🇪❤️
A charming sentimental black and white movie that cheers you up in comparison to other USA movies!
The most opportunistic class comedy I've ever seen, PLUS some amazing stunt visuals that I didn't expect! Just SO, so, well made! Mom is not convinced.
Loved it!
Called The Promoter in the US.
Dee-lightful. I was wondering when I was going to see Wifred Hyde-White, and Trubshawe (David Niven's great friend), and they showed up at the end. I don't recall ever seeing Glynis Johns in an unsympathetic role before.
Another great perfoming of the Alec Guinness, magnifecent actor. And Petulla Clark is so beautiful in this film.
Alec Guinness — Obi-Wan Kenobi in the original Star Wars trilogy — awesome
Petula Clark — Goodbye Mr. Chips — awesome
A very clever film, brilliantly acted. Thanks so much for posting this gem!
How lovely such a change from England today
15 minutes in and LOVING IT!
I didn't expect to enjoy this film as much as I did…it was lovely…thank you for uploading!!!
Just when you think Alec Guinness cannot surpass himself, along comes another gem!
❗Don't miss Hobson's Choice. 1954.
Another GEM !
One of the most upbeat movies I have ever seen. It just makes me feel happy!!! Thanks to whoever posted it.
Perfect – some things to pursue and somethings to ditch .
There was a London stage musical based on this….
A gem, funny and brilliant acting. Charming movie.
Very engaging film and a decent print .
Petula Clark was a good actress , and very pretty too .
She must be in her mid 90's now . She's one of my favourite singers . 😊
✝️🆓🇬🇧
Grew up In 70s and 80s watching films of the time and some from the 60s . So loving finding all these old classics from the 30s 40s and 50s ..not many good modern films out lately ….really enjoyed this one
I've decided this is my all time favorite Sir Alec Guiness movie, hands down!
He's puck-like
Directed by Ronald Neame, the same man who directed Irwin Allen’s production, The Poseidon Adventure (1972).
Adorable flick.❤Thx UT. Glynnis Johns is always a delight. Her Betty Boop voice is comical but seems to fit her. Alec Guiness works so well with her. They r masters of their craft. Usually watch mysteries but what a nice change this one was.