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  • Dear Mr. Prohack (1949)
  • 91 min | Comedy, Romance
Dear Mr. Prohack (1949)
91 min | Comedy, Romance

Arthur Prohack (Cecil Parker) is an official in the Treasury Department with a reputation for fiscal efficiency and running a tight ship. One day he finds out that a struggling businessman to whom he once loaned money used it to amass a ...See moreArthur Prohack (Cecil Parker) is an official in the Treasury Department with a reputation for fiscal efficiency and running a tight ship. One day he finds out that a struggling businessman to whom he once loaned money used it to amass a fortune, and after his death he left much of it to Prohack. Despite his reputation for adeptly handling money at his job, he seems to be much less capable of handling his newfound riches. Written by frankfob2@yahoo.com See less
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Writers
Arnold Bennett (novel "Mr. Prohack") | Donald Bull (screenplay) | Ian Dalrymple (screenplay) | Edward Knoblock (play "Mr. Prohack")
Producer
Composer
Cinematographer
H.E. Fowle (photography)
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Updated Sep 7, 1949

Release date
Jul 14, 1950 (United States)

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32 cast members
Name Known for
Cecil Parker
Arthur Prohack Arthur Prohack   See fewer
Glynis Johns
Mimi Warburton Mimi Warburton   See fewer
Hermione Baddeley
Eve Prohack Eve Prohack   See fewer
Dirk Bogarde
Charles Prohack Charles Prohack   See fewer
Sheila Sim
Mary Prohack Mary Prohack   See fewer
Heather Thatcher
Lady Maslam Lady Maslam   See fewer
Charles Goldner
Polish Man Servant Polish Man Servant   See fewer
Campbell Cotts
Sir Paul Spinner Sir Paul Spinner   See fewer
Denholm Elliott
Oswald Morfrey Oswald Morfrey   See fewer
Russell Waters
Cartwright Cartwright   See fewer
Henry Edwards
Sir Digby Bunce Sir Digby Bunce   See fewer
Frederick Valk
Dr. Viega Dr. Viega   See fewer
James Hayter
Carrell Quire Carrell Quire   See fewer
Jon Pertwee
Plover Plover   See fewer
Ada Reeve
Mrs. Griggs Mrs. Griggs   See fewer
Judith Furse
Laura Postern Laura Postern   See fewer
Frederick Leister
The Director General The Director General   See fewer
Elwyn Brook-Jones
Benny Erivangian Benny Erivangian   See fewer
Eric Berry
Tailor's Assistant (uncredited) Tailor's Assistant (uncredited)   See fewer
Janet Burnell
Mr. Prohack's personal assistant (uncredited) Mr. Prohack's personal assistant (uncredited)   See fewer
Ian Carmichael
Hat Salesman (uncredited) Hat Salesman (uncredited)   See fewer
Anne Gunning
Actress (uncredited) Actress (uncredited)   See fewer
Humphrey Heathcote
Turkish Bath Attendant (uncredited) Turkish Bath Attendant (uncredited)   See fewer
Sam Lysons
Club Porter (uncredited) Club Porter (uncredited)   See fewer
Desmond Newling
Pageboy (uncredited) Pageboy (uncredited)   See fewer
Lloyd Pearson
Mr. Bishop (uncredited) Mr. Bishop (uncredited)   See fewer
Charles Perry
Butler (uncredited) Butler (uncredited)   See fewer
Stanelli
Orchestra Leader (uncredited) Orchestra Leader (uncredited)   See fewer
Jerry Verno
Taxi Driver (uncredited) Taxi Driver (uncredited)   See fewer
Robert Vossler
Party Guest (uncredited) Party Guest (uncredited)   See fewer
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