A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Release Date:
October 14, 1957
Original Title:
Small Hotel
Genres:
Comedy
Production Companies:
Welwyn Studios
Production Countries:
United Kingdom
Ratings / Certifications:
GB: U
Runtime: 59
The dining room of the Jolly Fiddler has long been presided over by Albert, an aged but very shrewd waiter. A past master of the gentle art of fiddling, he extracts the maximum profit from his job while managing to endear himself to both the customers and staff. Then, there's a visit from Mr Finch, who feels it's time Albert was replaced.
Art Direction:
Terence Verity
Assistant Director:
Ross MacKenzie
Assistant Editor:
Terry Rawlings
Camera Operator:
Tony White
Casting:
Robert Lennard
Continuity:
Pamela Gayler
Director:
David MacDonald
Director of Photography:
Norman Warwick
Editor:
Seymour Logie
Hairstylist:
Polly Young
Makeup Artist:
Eric Aylott
Producer:
Robert Hall
Production Manager:
Christopher Sutton
Sound Recordist:
Cecil Mason
Len Shilton
Theatre Play:
Rex Frost
Writer:
Wilfred Eades
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