Smart Alec

1951•58m•

★9.0(3 ratings)

ComedyCrimeDrama

Overview

A young artist plots "the perfect murder" in order to inherit his wealthy uncle's fortune.

Director

John Guillermin

Writers

Alec Coppel

Watchlist

Main Cast

Peter Reynolds

Alec Albion

Mercy Haystead

Judith Albion

Kynaston Reeves

Sir Randolph Towle

Edward Lexy

Inspector Ashley

Leslie Dwyer

Smart Alec

1951•58m•

★9.0(3 ratings)

ComedyCrimeDrama

Overview

A young artist plots "the perfect murder" in order to inherit his wealthy uncle's fortune.

Director

John Guillermin

Writers

Alec Coppel

Watchlist

Main Cast

Peter Reynolds

Alec Albion

Mercy Haystead

Judith Albion

Kynaston Reeves

Sir Randolph Towle

Edward Lexy

Inspector Ashley

Leslie Dwyer

Gossage

Frederick Morant

Edward Hale

Charles Hawtrey

Farr

David Keir

Mr. Gruppy

Peter Bull

Prosecuting Attorney

Basil Dignam

Defense Attorney

Annette D. Simmonds

Sylvia Eaton

Vernon Smythe

Judge

Full Crew

Direction

Director: John Guillermin

Writing

Writer: Alec Coppel

Production

Associate Producer: Nigel Proudlock
Producer: Roger Proudlock

Cinematography

Director of Photography: Ray Elton

Editing

Editor: Robert Jordan Hill

Art Direction

Art Direction: Harry White

Costume & Make-Up

Makeup Artist: Teddy Edwardes

Did You Know?

#1

The film was directed by John Guillermin.

#2

The screenplay was written by Alec Coppel.

#3

Cinematography was handled by Ray Elton.

#4

This title is listed on IMDb as tt0138819.

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Rating

9.0/10

Masterpiece

3 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

Smart Alec

Status:

Released

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United Kingdom

Production Companies:

Vandyke Pictures

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