Upstairs and Downstairs (1959): Cast
Upstairs and Downstairs is a 1959 comedy directed by Ralph Thomas, starring Michael Craig as Richard Barry, Marie Devereux and Mylène Demongeot. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Director
- Ralph Thomas
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- The Rank Organisation
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Upstairs and Downstairs About?
The premise of Upstairs and Downstairs without spoilers.
After marrying his boss’s daughter, Richard follows his father‑in‑law’s suggestion and hires a live‑in maid, Mylene. He quickly discovers that reliable help is scarce, encountering drunken revelers, bank robbers, a Welsh runaway who flees London at first sight, and an Italian charmer who turns the house into a bawdy salon. The arrival of Ingrid from Sweden further entangles the household’s chaotic dealings.
Upstairs and Downstairs Themes & Keywords
· 8 tags- couple
- young
- stranger
- man
- antonyms in title
- husband wife relationship
- servant
- based on novel
Upstairs and Downstairs Cast & Characters
Michael Craig leads the cast as Richard Barry, with Marie Devereux as Italian Hotel Maid (uncredited) and Mylène Demongeot as Ingrid. Directed by Ralph Thomas; 41 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ralph Thomas
- Michael Craig as Richard Barry
- Marie Devereux as Italian Hotel Maid (uncredited)
- Mylène Demongeot as Ingrid
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Oliver Reed as Train Passenger (uncredited)
Also Starring in Upstairs and Downstairs
· 37 more- Claudia Cardinale Maria
- James Robertson Justice James Mansfield
- Barbara Steele Mary
- Burt Kwouk Chinese Restaurant Proprietor (uncredited)
- Sam Kydd Driver (uncredited)
- Sid James P.C. Edwards
- Joan Hickson Rosemary
- Cyril Chamberlain Guard
- Eric Pohlmann Mario
- Joan Sims Blodwen
- Irene Handl Large Woman
- Victor Harrington Man in Restaurant (uncredited)
- Reginald Beckwith Parson
- Harry Locke Train Ticket Inspector (uncredited)
- Susan Hampshire Arriving Passenger 3 (uncredited)
- Shirley Anne Field Arriving Passenger 2 (uncredited)
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- William Mervyn Kingsley
- Nicholas Phipps Harry
- Barbara Everest 2nd Old Lady
- Daniel Massey Wesley Cotes
- Joseph Tomelty Arthur Farringdon
- Anne Heywood Kate Barry
- Bill Edwards Sailor (uncredited)
- Nicholas Parsons Brian
- Jean Cadell 1st Old Lady
- Vanda Godsell Buxom Train Passenger (uncredited)
- Hyma Beckley Train Passenger (uncredited)
- Dilys Laye Agency Girl
- Madge Ryan Policewoman
- Margalo Gillmore Mrs. McGuffey
- Austin Willis McGuffey
- Nora Nicholson Edith Farringdon
- Jeremy Burnham Frank
- Gaylord Cavallaro Rocky, the Sailor (uncredited)
- Jill Gascoine Barmaid (uncredited)
- Betty Henderson Bridget
- Stephen Gregson Paul
More from Ralph Thomas
More films directed by Ralph Thomas: A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square, Percy’s Progress, The Love Ban and Quest for Love.
Upstairs and Downstairs Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Upstairs and Downstairs.
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Movies Like Upstairs and Downstairs
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Girl Downstairs, Downstairs and Keep It Up Downstairs.
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The Ups and Downs of a Handyman 1976 -
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The Maid 1991 -
Up Goes Maisie 1946
Upstairs and Downstairs FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Upstairs and Downstairs, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Upstairs and Downstairs?
Upstairs and Downstairs runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was Upstairs and Downstairs released?
Upstairs and Downstairs was released on November 2, 1959.
Who directed Upstairs and Downstairs?
Upstairs and Downstairs was directed by Ralph Thomas.
More films by Ralph Thomas Who is in the cast of Upstairs and Downstairs?
Upstairs and Downstairs stars Michael Craig as Richard Barry, Marie Devereux as Italian Hotel Maid (uncredited) and Mylène Demongeot as Ingrid, among 41 credited actors.
Does Upstairs and Downstairs have a post-credit scene?
No. Upstairs and Downstairs has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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