The Black Sheep of Whitehall (1942): Cast & Plot
The Black Sheep of Whitehall is a 1942 comedy directed by Basil Dearden, starring Will Hay as Prof. Davis, Brefni O'Rorke and John Mills. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 20m (80 min)
- Director
- Basil Dearden
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Ealing Studios
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Black Sheep of Whitehall About?
The premise of The Black Sheep of Whitehall without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A professor teaching at a correspondence school discovers that a Nazi agent is trying to prevent a trade treaty being signed between England and South America.
The Black Sheep of Whitehall Themes & Keywords
· 3 tags- ealing studios
- mistaken identity
- treason
The Black Sheep of Whitehall Cast & Characters
Will Hay leads the cast as Prof. Davis, with Brefni O'Rorke as Ministry Receptionist and John Mills as Bobby Jessop. Directed by Basil Dearden; 28 actors are credited in all.
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Director Basil Dearden
- Will Hay as Prof. Davis
- Brefni O'Rorke as Ministry Receptionist
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John Mills as Bobby Jessop - Henry Hewitt as Prof. Davys
Also Starring in The Black Sheep of Whitehall
· 24 more- Joss Ambler Sir John
- Felix Aylmer Crabtree
- Basil Sydney Costello
- Frank Cellier Innsbach
- Katie Johnson Train Passenger
- Cyril Chamberlain B.B.C. Producer
- Kenneth Griffith Butcher's Boy
- Thora Hird Joyce
- George Merritt Station Master
- George Woodbridge Male Nurse
- Aubrey Mallalieu Ticket Collector
- Marjorie Rhodes Nurse
- John Boxer Hotel Receptionist
- Roddy Hughes Journalist
- Ronald Shiner Porter
- Richard George Hospital Nurse
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- Diana Beaumont Sister at Nursing Home
- Agnes Lauchlan Mrs. Webster
- Margaret Halstan Matron
- Frank Allenby Onslowe
- Leslie Mitchell B.B.C. Interviewer
- Owen Reynolds Harman
- Dorothy Hamilton Miss Rudge
- Barbara Valerie Sister Spooner
More from Basil Dearden
More films directed by Basil Dearden, best-rated first: Victim, The Assassination Bureau, Woman of Straw and Mission: Monte Carlo.
The Black Sheep of Whitehall Plot Summary
What happens in The Black Sheep of Whitehall from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In this brisk British comedy-thriller, the debt-ridden head of a correspondence college, Professor Will Hay Davis, is forced to vacate his dingy office and face a chance at redemption at Whitehall. He travels to the Ministry of International Commerce to confront his one formidable pupil, John Mills as Bobby Jessop, a sharp PR man who smells opportunity in every dust mote. Jessop promises a lifeline: a real job at Whitehall if Davis can play along.
Full summary
The whole story of The Black Sheep of Whitehall, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Black Sheep of Whitehall?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Cars in The Black Sheep of Whitehall
2 cars on screen: the 1935 BSA Scout and the 1935 Railton Eight.
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1935 Railton Eight Important role
The Black Sheep of Whitehall Also Known As
Also known as “Černá ovce”.
- Also known as
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- Černá ovce
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The Black Sheep of Whitehall FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Black Sheep of Whitehall, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Black Sheep of Whitehall?
The Black Sheep of Whitehall runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).
When was The Black Sheep of Whitehall released?
The Black Sheep of Whitehall was released on February 23, 1942.
Who directed The Black Sheep of Whitehall?
The Black Sheep of Whitehall was directed by Basil Dearden.
More films by Basil Dearden Who is in the cast of The Black Sheep of Whitehall?
The Black Sheep of Whitehall stars Will Hay as Prof. Davis, Brefni O'Rorke as Ministry Receptionist and John Mills as Bobby Jessop, among 28 credited actors.
Does The Black Sheep of Whitehall have a post-credit scene?
No. The Black Sheep of Whitehall has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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