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Press for Time

U19661h 42mRobert Asher
IMDb 5.9

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"Norman's a newspaper reporter - in his funniest film yet!"

Norman is quite happy selling newspapers outside Westminster station but his Grandfather (the Prime Minister) wants to get him "a more responsible job". A few favours are called in and Norman becomes the newest reporter at the seaside town of Tinmouth. After causing chaos at a local council meeting and causing the demolition of a new house he tries to organise a beauty pageant. A slapstick tale of corruption in high and low places

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What is Press for Time (1966) about?

Norman is quite happy selling newspapers outside Westminster station but his Grandfather (the Prime Minister) wants to get him "a more responsible job". A few favours are called in and Norman becomes the newest reporter at the seaside town of Tinmouth. After causing chaos at a local council meeting and causing the demolition of a new house he tries to organise a beauty pageant. A slapstick tale…

Who stars in Press for Time?

Press for Time stars Norman Wisdom (Norman Shields / Emily Shields / Wilfred, the Prime Minister), Derek Bond (Major Rupert Bartlett), Angela Browne (Miss Eleanor Lampton), Tracey Crisp (Miss Ruby Fairchild), Allan Cuthbertson (Mr. Ballard). The film was directed by Robert Asher.

How long is Press for Time?

Press for Time has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1966. It is rated U.

Is Press for Time worth watching?

Press for Time holds an IMDb rating of 5.9/10. Fans of Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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