They Knew Mr. Knight
1946, English. Directed by Norman Walker.
After a chance train encounter with Laurence Knight, Tom Blake's family's fortunes prosper on the beneficence of the great financier. A developing friendship leads to the Knights selling their home to the Blakes when they move back to London. All looks rosy for the Blakes as share prices in Mr Knight's new business venture soar, but is their confidence misplaced?
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch They Knew Mr. Knight
They Knew Mr. Knight isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 5 March 1946.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Norman WalkerDirector
- Mervyn JohnsTom Blake
- Nora SwinburneCelia Blake
- Joyce HowardFreda Blake
- Joan GreenwoodRuth Blake
- Peter HammondDouglas Blake
- Marie AultGrandma Blake
- Frederick CooperEdward Blake
- Grace ArnoldIsabel Blake
- Alfred DraytonMr. Lawrence Knight
- Olive SloaneMrs. Maudie Knight
- Joan MaudeCarrie Porritt
- Kenneth KoveCoggie Selby
Details
- Released
- 5 March 1946
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Victor MacLure, Norman Walker
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
What They Knew Mr. Knight is based on
They Knew Mr. Knight is based on They Knew Mr. Knight (1934) by Dorothy Whipple.
1934
They Knew Mr. Knight
By Dorothy Whipple
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
If you liked They Knew Mr. Knight
Gigi & Nate
2022 · 7.6/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Jungleland
2020 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Salomé
2013 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Hands of Stone
2016 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Battle of the Year
2013 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Winged Creatures
2009 · 5.9/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers
Fast Girls
2012 · 6.0/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Nest
2020 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Lords of Discipline
1983 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Congress
2013 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
They Knew Mr. Knight: quick answers
Is They Knew Mr. Knight worth watching?
They Knew Mr. Knight doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is They Knew Mr. Knight?
They Knew Mr. Knight runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does They Knew Mr. Knight have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for They Knew Mr. Knight. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
They Knew Mr. Knight parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for They Knew Mr. Knight yet.
Which OTT platform is They Knew Mr. Knight on?
They Knew Mr. Knight isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 5 March 1946. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like They Knew Mr. Knight?
If you liked They Knew Mr. Knight, try Gigi & Nate, Jungleland, Salomé.
Who directed They Knew Mr. Knight?
They Knew Mr. Knight (1946) was directed by Norman Walker and stars Mervyn Johns, Nora Swinburne, Joyce Howard.
What is They Knew Mr. Knight based on?
They Knew Mr. Knight is based on They Knew Mr. Knight (1934) by Dorothy Whipple.