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How to Murder a Rich Uncle (Original title)The Death of Uncle George (Working title)Uncle George (Alternative title)
Dates: 1957 (Copyright), 15 July 1957 (Release)

Countries: United Kingdom, USA

Directed by: Nigel Patrick

Synopsis: An impoverished baronet and his family plan to murder a rich uncle from Canada, but their attempts - a shooting "accident", drowning and poison - all misfire. Instead, five of the household meet their end in the process, including the baronet himself.

Genres:
Comedy, Crime

Subject:
Uncles
Releases
Date: 1957Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: not specified - Black and White - SoundRuntime: 79 mins Length: 7151 FeetDialogue (original): English

Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(10)

Accessible materials to view(2)
Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 6395 FeetStock date: 1957BFI identifier: C-81491
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)


Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 7111 FeetStock date: 1957BFI identifier: C-81499
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)



Film materials(10)
Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 6395 FeetStock date: 1957BFI identifier: C-81491
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)


Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 7111 FeetStock date: 1957BFI identifier: C-81499
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)


Description: 35mm Dupe NegativeBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 7171 FeetStock date: 1956BFI identifier: C-81496
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Duplicating PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 7157 FeetStock date: 1957BFI identifier: C-81493
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film - suitable for duplication


Description: 35mm Duplicating PositiveBase: SafetySound: SilentBFI identifier: C-81498
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status


Description: 35mm NegativeSound: MuteBFI identifier: C-81490
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status


Description: 35mm NegativeBase: SafetySound: SilentBFI identifier: C-81497
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status


Description: 35mm Original NegativeBase: SafetySound: SoundLength: 950 FeetStock date: 1957BFI identifier: C-511060
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Re-recorded NegativeBase: SafetySound: SoundLength: 7157 FeetStock date: 1956BFI identifier: C-81494
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Re-recorded NegativeBase: SafetySound: SoundLength: 7157 FeetStock date: 1953BFI identifier: C-81495
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film