Encore (1951): Cast
Encore is a 1951 comedy drama directed by Harold French and Anthony Pelissier, starring W. Somerset Maugham, John Laurie and Kay Walsh. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Directors
- Harold French and Anthony Pelissier
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Two Cities Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Encore About?
The premise of Encore without spoilers.
An anthology from 1951 adapts three W. Somerset Maugham stories. “The Ant and the Grasshopper” is directed by Pat Jackson, screenplay by T. E. B. Clarke; “Winter Cruise” by Anthony Pelissier, script by Arthur Macrae; “Gigolo and Gigolette” by Harold French, written by Eric Ambler. It finishes the Maugham trilogy after Quartet and Trio.
Encore Themes & Keywords
· 28 tags- anthology film
- omnibus film
- portmanteau film
- directed by several directors
- collective filmmaking
- reference to emily bronte
- reference to charlotte bronte
- narration by author
- steward
- spinster
- ne'er do well
- diving
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- businessman
- stunt
- stuntwoman
- sequel
- savings
- pressure
- hotel manager
- holiday resort
- gambling
- debt
- cruise ship
- contract
- brother brother relationship
- based on short story
- author
- anthology
Encore Cast & Characters
W. Somerset Maugham leads the cast, with John Laurie as Andrews, Engineer and Kay Walsh as Miss Molly Reid. Directed by Harold French and Anthony Pelissier; 38 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Harold French
- Co-director Anthony Pelissier
- W. Somerset Maugham as themselves
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John Laurie as Andrews, Engineer -
Kay Walsh as Miss Molly Reid -
Nigel Patrick as Tom Ramsay
Also Starring in Encore
· 34 more- Ferdy Mayne Head Waiter
- Peter Graves Philip Cronshaw
- Charles Victor Mr. Bateman
- Patricia Raine Office Girl
- Roland Culver George Ramsay
- Jacques François Pierre, French Steward
- Glynis Johns Stella Cotman
- Noel Purcell Tom, Captain
- John Horsley Joe, Mate
- Reg Thomason Casino Patron (uncredited)
- Vincent Ball Young Husband
- Martin Miller Carlo Penezzi
- Michael Trubshawe Ascot Man
- Heather Thatcher Eva Barrett
- John Warren Ship's Officer
- Muriel George Mrs. Robinson
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- Ronald Squire Doctor
- Mary Merrall Flora Penezzi
- David Hutcheson Sandy Wescott
- Charles Goldner Paco Espinal
- Alison Leggatt Freda Ramsay
- Robert Brooks Turner Seaman Leaving Ship as Passengers Board (uncredited)
- Terence Morgan Syd Cotman
- Margaret Withers Mrs. Bateman
- Guido Lorraine Russian Prince
- Campbell Cotts Club Member
- Dorothy Bramhall Secretary
- Brenda Hogan Young Wife
- Margaret Vyner Gertrude Wilmot
- Guy De Monceau Bandleader
- Carol Wolveridge Little Girl
- Joan Harben Miss Nora Price
- Daphne Barker Italian Countess
- Irène Hilda
More from Harold French and Anthony Pelissier
More films directed by Harold French and Anthony Pelissier: The Man Who Loved Redheads, Forbidden Cargo, Meet Mr. Lucifer and Isn’t Life Wonderful!.
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Encore FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Encore, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Encore?
Encore runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was Encore released?
Encore was released on June 11, 1951.
Who directed Encore?
Encore was directed by Harold French and Anthony Pelissier.
More films by Harold French Who is in the cast of Encore?
Encore stars W. Somerset Maugham, John Laurie as Andrews, Engineer and Kay Walsh as Miss Molly Reid, among 38 credited actors.
Does Encore have a post-credit scene?
No. Encore has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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