The Birthday Present [362082] Released: 1957-10-31 Revenue: $0 Budget: $0 Profit: $0 Runtime: 100 mins Popularity: 0.8764 Vote Average: 7.1 Vote Count: 4 Overview: Returning from a business trip, toy salesman Simon Scott is caught attempting to smuggle a wristwatch bought for his wife's birthday through Customs. He is arrested and, due to a bungled defence by his solicitor, obliged to serve a three-month prison sentence. It is only the beginning of his woes; his employer, Colonel Wilson, is understanding, but he is ultimately forced to sack Simon, who discovers that finding another job under such circumstances is extremely difficult. But Colonel Wilson is determined to help his former employee find a solution. Cast [30] Tony BrittonSimon Scott Sylvia SymsJean Scott Jack WatlingBill Thompson Walter FitzgeraldSir John Dell Geoffrey KeenColonel Wilson Howard Marion-CrawfordGeorge Bates John WelshChief Customs Office Ian BannenJunior Customs Offic Lockwood WestMr. Barraclough Harry FowlerCharlie Frederick PiperCareers Officer Cyril LuckhamMagistrate Thorley WaltersPhotographer Ernest ClarkBarrister Fanny RoweSecretary Malcolm KeenBristow Arnold BellGreen Victor Brooks2nd Reception Office Laidman BrowneDawson Jeremy BurnhamDudley Gay CameronRuth Glyn HoustonPolice Officer in Co David HutchesonEx-R.A.F. Type Barry KeeganJunior Reception Off Howard LangCellblock Officer Richard LeechHawkins Michael LewinBit Part Ralph MichaelCrowther James RaglanPrison Governor Anthony Sagar1st Reception Office Trailers