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Sci-fi comedy

The Perfect Woman (1949): Cast

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The Perfect Woman is a 1949 sci-fi comedy directed by Bernard Knowles, starring Nigel Patrick as Roger Cavendish, Miles Malleson and Patricia Roc. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.

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The Perfect Woman (1949) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 29m (89 min)
Director
Bernard Knowles
Genres
Comedy , Sci-Fi
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Perfect Woman About?

The premise of The Perfect Woman without spoilers.

Desperate for money, Roger Cavendish and his valet accept a night‑long escort job for a woman billed as the perfect companion. The “robot” supposedly built by Professor Belman turns out to be his niece Penelope, who convincingly impersonates the flawless Olga and ultimately joins them in the bridal suite of the Hotel Splendide.

The Perfect Woman Themes & Keywords

· 12 tags
  • 1940s
  • female robot
  • gynoid
  • valet
  • robot sci fi
  • young
  • man
  • job
  • fembot
  • kill switch
  • robot
  • based on play
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Cast & crew

The Perfect Woman Cast & Characters

Nigel Patrick leads the cast as Roger Cavendish, with Miles Malleson as Prof. Ernest Belman and Patricia Roc as Penelope Belman. Directed by Bernard Knowles; 16 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Perfect Woman

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From the director

More from Bernard Knowles

More films directed by Bernard Knowles: Magical Mystery Tour, Spaceflight IC-1, Frozen Alive and Barbados Quest.

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The Perfect Woman Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “La Mujer Perfecta” and “Geliebte nach Maß”.

Also known as
  • La Mujer Perfecta
  • Geliebte nach Maß

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The Perfect Woman FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Perfect Woman, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Perfect Woman?

The Perfect Woman runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

When was The Perfect Woman released?

The Perfect Woman was released on May 23, 1949.

Who directed The Perfect Woman?

The Perfect Woman was directed by Bernard Knowles.

More films by Bernard Knowles

Who is in the cast of The Perfect Woman?

The Perfect Woman stars Nigel Patrick as Roger Cavendish, Miles Malleson as Prof. Ernest Belman and Patricia Roc as Penelope Belman, among 16 credited actors.

Does The Perfect Woman have a post-credit scene?

No. The Perfect Woman has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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