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Press for Time (Original title)
Dates: 1966 (Copyright), 30 December 1966 (Release)

Country: United Kingdom

Director: Robert Asher

Synopsis: The Prime Minister is embarassed to find his grandson employed as a newspaper vendor. He accepts the offer of a backbench M.P. to get Norman a job as a reporter through his personal influence at a local newspaper. Norman's general ineptitude ensures, however, that disaster follows.

Genre:
Comedy

Subject:
Newspapers
Releases
Date: 1966Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: not specified - Colour - SoundRuntime: 102 mins Length: 9180 Feet

Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(6)

Accessible materials to view(2)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 9168 FeetBFI identifier: C-131851
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)


Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 9191 FeetBFI identifier: C-814009
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)



Film materials(6)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBFI identifier: C-131850
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status


Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 9168 FeetBFI identifier: C-131851
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)


Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 9191 FeetBFI identifier: C-814009
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)


Description: 35mm Original Colour NegativeBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 9210 FeetBFI identifier: C-753561
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm PositiveBase: SafetySound: SoundBFI identifier: C-131852
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status


Description: 35mm Re-recorded NegativeBase: SafetySound: SoundLength: 9210 FeetBFI identifier: C-753562
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film