The Birthday Present

1h 40m

7.1

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.

Cast

Walter Fitzgerald

Howard Marion-Crawford

Chief Customs Officer

Junior Customs Officer

Mr. Barraclough

Frederick Piper

Careers Officer

Thorley Walters

Green (uncredited)

2nd Reception Officer (uncredited)

Dawson (uncredited)

Dudley (uncredited)

Ruth (uncredited)

Police Officer in Court (uncredited)

David Hutcheson

Ex-R.A.F. Type (uncredited)

Junior Reception Officer (uncredited)

Cellblock Officer (uncredited)

Hawkins (uncredited)

Bit Part (uncredited)

Crowther (uncredited)

Prison Governor (uncredited)

1st Reception Officer (uncredited)

Crew

Jack Whittingham

Writer, Producer

Jocelyn Jackson

Director of Photography

Original Music Composer