Up in the World
1956, English. Directed by John Paddy Carstairs.
I have a feeling of being so up in the world!
Norman is a window cleaner who has to clean a manor house with hundreds of windows. He is distracted by the son of the house who persuades him to go into town. When some villains try and kidnap the young heir Norman fights them off but the heir has banged his head and can't remember Norman's heroic stand
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- John Paddy CarstairsDirector
- Norman WisdomNorman
- Maureen SwansonJeannie Andrews
- Jerry DesmondeMajor Willoughby
- Michael CaridiaSir Reginald Banderville
- Colin GordonFletcher Hethrington
- Ambrosine PhillpottsLady Sybil Banderville
- Michael WardMaurice
- Jill DixonSylvia
- Edwin StylesThe Great de Milo
- Hy HazellYvonne
- William LucasMick Bellman
- Lionel JeffriesWilson
Details
- Released
- 6 December 1956
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Jack Davis, Henry Blyth, Peter Blackmore
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How long is Up in the World?
Up in the World runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
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Which OTT platform is Up in the World on?
Up in the World isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 6 December 1956. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Up in the World?
If you liked Up in the World, try Much Ado About Nothing, Carry On Regardless, Beau Hunks.
Who directed Up in the World?
Up in the World (1956) was directed by John Paddy Carstairs and stars Norman Wisdom, Maureen Swanson, Jerry Desmonde.