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The Chiltern Hundreds

1949 · 84 min Comedy
5.0 / 10 · TMDB

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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📋 Film Details

Year 1949
Country United Kingdom
Genre Comedy
Director John Paddy Carstairs
Runtime 84 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.0/10 (4 votes)

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The Chiltern Hundreds is an acquired taste at 5.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1949. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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