The Passionate Sentry (1952)
Also known as Who Goes There?, The Passionate Sentry is a frothy British comedy distinguished by its flippant dialogue exchanges. Peggy Cummins plays a frivolous young woman who becomes enamored of a dour Buckingham Palace guard (Nigel Patrick). While on duty, the guard is not permitted to show the slightest trace of emotion. Off duty it's a different matter, as he becomes intertwined in a romantic triangle. John Dighton adapted The Passionate Sentry from his own hit stage play. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- A.E. Matthews, Valerie Hobson, (more)
- Director(s):
- Anthony Kimmins
Synopsis of The Passionate Sentry
Also known as Who Goes There?, The Passionate Sentry is a frothy British comedy distinguished by its flippant dialogue exchanges. Peggy Cummins plays a frivolous young woman who becomes enamored of a dour Buckingham Palace guard (Nigel Patrick). While on duty, the guard is not permitted to show the slightest trace of emotion. Off duty it's a different matter, as he becomes intertwined in a romantic triangle. John Dighton adapted The Passionate Sentry from his own hit stage play. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Complete Cast of The Passionate Sentry
- A.E. Matthews - Sir Arthur Cornwall
- Nigel Patrick - Miles Cornwall
- George Cole - Arthur Crisp
- Joss Ambler - Guide
- Valerie Hobson - Alex Cornwall
- Anthony Bushell - Maj. Guy Ashley
- Peggy Cummins - Christine Deed
- Director(s):
- Anthony Kimmins
- Writer(s):
- John Dighton
- Producer(s):
- Anthony Kimmins
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