If I Were Boss is a 1938 British drama film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Bruce Seton, Googie Withers and Ian Fleming.[1] It was made at the Walton Studios outside London as a quota quickie for distribution by Columbia Pictures.[2]
| If I Were Boss | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Maclean Rogers |
| Written by | Basil Mason |
| Produced by | A. George Smith |
| Starring | Bruce Seton Googie Withers Ian Fleming |
| Cinematography | Geoffrey Faithfull |
| Edited by | Daniel Birt |
Production company | George Smith Productions |
| Distributed by | Columbia Pictures |
Release date | March 1938 |
Running time | 72 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Synopsis edit
A young clerk working for a company arrogantly believes he could do a better job running it himself. When he inherits shares in the company, he is able to become the boss but nearly leads the business into bankruptcy after being tricked by swindlers.
Cast edit
- Bruce Seton as Steve
- Googie Withers as Pat
- Ian Fleming as Mr. Biltmore
- Zillah Bateman as Mrs. Biltmore
- Julie Suedo as Irma
- Charles Oliver as Owen Reeves
References edit
Bibliography edit
- Chibnall, Steve. Quota Quickies: The Birth of the British 'B' Film. British Film Institute, 2007.
- Low, Rachael. Filmmaking in 1930s Britain. George Allen & Unwin, 1985.
- Wood, Linda. British Films, 1927-1939. British Film Institute, 1986.
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