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Status
Released
Release
1970
Runtime
1h 37m
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"He stooped so low to get so high."
Fred Midway may be a bit short on brains, but he's got plenty of ambition. However, before he can gain promotion as a salesman, he must make his family more socially acceptable.
28 Cast Members
Warren Mitchell
Fred Midway
Pat Heywood
Hilda Midway
Elaine Taylor
Eileen Midway
Kenneth Cranham
Tom Midway
Vanessa Howard
Avril Midway
Richard Briers
Nigel Hadfield
Adrienne Posta
Daphne Dunmore
Bill Fraser
Arnold Makepeace
Terence Alexander
Bob Chickman
Frank Thornton
Mr Driver
Maggie Rennie
Mrs Chickman (as Maggie McGrath)
Clifford Parrish
Mr Hadfield
Lally Bowers
Mrs Hadfield
Robin Hunter
Malcolm
Mary Pratt
Miss Dangerfield
Valerie Leon
Miss Hardwick
Ernest Hare
Vicar
George Woodbridge
Landlord
Arnold Diamond
Manager 'Bella Capri'
Michael Robbins
Taxi Driver
