Climbing High
1938 · 78 min · ★ 7.1 · Comedy
Wealthy Nicky finds himself engaged to gold-digger Lady Constance, but he really loves scatty model Diana. Complications, slapstick and mountaineering are the result.
Directed by Carol Reed · Written by Lesser Samuels
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Jessie Matthews Diana Castle -
Michael Redgrave Nicky Brooke -
Noel Madison Gibson -
Alastair Sim Max -
Margaret Vyner Lady Constance Westaker -
Mary Clare Lady Emily Westaker -
Basil Radford Reggie Baird -
Francis L. Sullivan Madman -
Torin Thatcher Jim Castle - T Tucker McGuire Patsey
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Enid Stamp-Taylor Winnie -
Athole Stewart Uncle
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