The Admirable Crichton (1957) The Admirable Crichton

The Admirable Crichton ★★½ 1957 Social satire about an aristocratic family and their butler who are marooned on a tropical island. Crichton (More), the butler, has a good deal more practical experience and sense than his employers so he's soon in charge of their survival. Filmed in Bermuda and based on the play by James M. Barrie. 93m/C VHS. GB Kenneth More, Cecil Parker, Sally Ann Howes, Diane Cilento, Martita Hunt, Jack Watling, Peter Graves, Gerald Harper; Director: Lewis Gilbert; Writer: Vernon Harris; Writer: Wilkie Cooper; Cameo: Douglas Gamley.

At-a-glance
Year Released 1957
Length (in minutes) 93
Display Color
Formats VHS
Filmed In Great Britain
National Film Registry
Credits
Role Name
Actor Peter Graves
Actor Gerald Harper
Actor Kenneth More
Actor Cecil Parker
Actor Sally Ann Howes
Actor Diane Cilento
Actor Martita Hunt
Actor Jack Watling
Cameo Douglas Gamley
Cinematographer Wilkie Cooper
Director Lewis Gilbert
Writer Vernon Harris