The Birthday Present
1957, English. Directed by Pat Jackson.
Returning from a business trip, toy salesman Simon Scott is caught attempting to smuggle a wristwatch bought for his wife's birthday through Customs. He is arrested and, due to a bungled defence by his solicitor, obliged to serve a three-month prison sentence. It is only the beginning of his woes; his employer, Colonel Wilson, is understanding, but he is ultimately forced to sack Simon, who discovers that finding another job under such circumstances is extremely difficult. But Colonel Wilson is determined to help his former employee find a solution.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Pat JacksonDirector
- Tony BrittonSimon Scott
- Sylvia SymsJean Scott
- Jack WatlingBill Thompson
- Walter FitzgeraldSir John Dell
- Geoffrey KeenColonel Wilson
- Howard Marion-CrawfordGeorge Bates
- John WelshChief Customs Officer
- Ian BannenJunior Customs Officer
- Lockwood WestMr. Barraclough
- Harry FowlerCharlie
- Frederick PiperCareers Officer
- Cyril LuckhamMagistrate
Details
- Released
- 31 October 1957
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Jack Whittingham
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The Birthday Present runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
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The Birthday Present isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 31 October 1957. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Birthday Present?
The Birthday Present (1957) was directed by Pat Jackson and stars Tony Britton, Sylvia Syms, Jack Watling.