CinemaOSMovie · 1955 · 1h 25m

Man of the Moment

66%(17)IMDbComedy

Norman is a file clerk who accidentally becomes a British delegate to a diplomatic conference, befriends the queen of a remote island, and winds up a knight. Norman leaves rooms in shambles, tailors in shreds, and diplomats in bandages. Chased by gunmen and assassins of foreign powers, Norman finds himself running through active TV studio sets and interrupts various programs and performances in progress

Directed byJohn Paddy Carstairs

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 25m
Language
EN
Released
November 24, 1955

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Norman Wisdom

Norman Wisdom

Norman

Lana Morris

Lana Morris

Penny

Belinda Lee

Belinda Lee

Sonia

Jerry Desmonde

Jerry Desmonde

Jackson

Karl Stepanek

Karl Stepanek

Lom

Garry Marsh

Garry Marsh

British Delegate

Inia Te Wiata

Inia Te Wiata

King of Tawaki

Evelyn Roberts

Evelyn Roberts

Sir Horace

Violet Farebrother

Violet Farebrother

Queen of Tawaki

Martin Miller

Martin Miller

Swiss Tailor

Creative team
Directed by
John Paddy Carstairs
John Paddy Carstairs
Written by
Maurice Cowan
Vernon Sylvaine

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