The Silken Affair

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The Silken Affair

"He Was A Model Husband - She Was A Model"

1956

1h 36m

3.3(3 votes)

Comedy

Crime

Romance

Overview

An accountant who is creative with his firm's books uses the money to fund a romantic spree.

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Cast & Crew

16 members

Acting

David Niven

Roger Tweakham

Acting

Geneviève Page

Genevieve Gerard

Acting

Ronald Squire

Marberry

Acting

Beatrice Straight

Theora

Acting

Wilfrid Hyde-White

Sir Horace Hogg

Acting

Howard Marion-Crawford

Baggott

Acting

Dorothy Alison

Mrs. Tweakham

Acting

Miles Malleson

Mr. Blucher

Acting

Richard Wattis

Worthington

Acting

Joan Sims

Lady Barber

Acting

Irene Handl

Receptionist

Acting

Charles Carson

Judge

Acting

Harry Locke

Tobacconist

Acting

Martin Boddey

Detective

Writing

Colin Morris

Detective

No Image

Acting

Leonard Sharp

Elevator Operator

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