Fame Is the Spur

1947

1h 56m

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6.5/10
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Drama

A politician rises rapidly to fame and fortune and discovers that power corrupts and ultimately becomes the very type of politician he had set out to displace.

Directors

Writers

Howard Spring(novel by)
Nigel Balchin(screenplay by)
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Michael Redgrave
Hamer Radshaw
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Rosamund John
Ann Radshaw
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Bernard Miles
Tom Hannaway
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Carla Lehmann
Lady Lettice
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Hugh Burden
Arnold Ryerson
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Tony Wager
The Boy Hamer
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Brian Weske
The Boy Ryerson
Gerald Fox
The Boy Hannaway
Jean Shepeard
Mrs. Radshaw
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Guy Verney
Grandpa
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David Tomlinson
Lord Liskeard
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Milton Rosmer
Magistrate
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Wylie Watson
Pendleton
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Ronald Adam
Radshaws' Doctor (uncredited)

Directors

Writers

Howard Spring(novel by)
Nigel Balchin(screenplay by)

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Details

Release date

September 23, 1947 (United States)

Country of origin

United Kingdom

Language

English

Production companies

Two Cities Films
Boulting Brothers

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