Take My Tip
1937 British film
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Take My Tip is a 1937 British musical comedy film directed by Herbert Mason (who stage managed some musical revues in the past), produced by Michael Balcon and starring Jack Hulbert, Cicely Courtneidge, Harold Huth and Frank Cellier.[1]
Directed byHerbert Mason
Written by
- Francis de Croisset (play)
- Sidney Gilliat
- Michael Hogan
- Jack Hulbert
Produced byMichael Balcon
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| Directed by | Herbert Mason |
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| Produced by | Michael Balcon |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Bernard Knowles |
| Edited by | Charles Saunders |
| Music by | Bretton Byrd |
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| Distributed by | General Film Distributors |
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Running time | 74 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
It was made at the Lime Grove Studios in Shepherd's Bush.[2] The film's sets were designed by art director Ernö Metzner. Songs featured include "I Was Anything but Sentimental" and "I'm Like a Little Birdie out of My Cage".[3]
Premise
A pair of aristocrats adopt various disguises to unmask a confidence trickster.[4]
Cast
- Jack Hulbert as Lord George Pilkington
- Cicely Courtneidge as Lady Hattie Pilkington
- Harold Huth as Buchan
- Frank Cellier as Paradine
- Frank Pettingell as Willis
- Philip Buchel as Dancing guest
- Eliot Makeham as Digworthy
- H. F. Maltby as Patchett
- Paul Sheridan as Clerk in Hotel
- Robb Wilton as Foreman
