A Piece of Cake

Directed by John Irwin
1948    46mComedy, Fantasy
5.35.3
Set in the austere post–World War II British world of rationing, Cyril dreams up an ode to an imaginary character named Merlin Mound who can provide anything one can wish. Merlin becomes real and grants his host's wishes; not by conjuring the items out of thin air, but depriving them from other people's ownership, which leads to trouble.

Where to Watch A Piece of Cake

  • Cyril FletcherCyril Clarke / Writer
  • Betty AstellBetty Clarke / Story
  • Laurence NaismithMerlin Mound
  • Jon PertweeMr. Short
  • Sam CostaLes Millins
  • Miki HoodMrs. Short
  • Tamara LeesDinner Guest
  • Audrey WhiteDinner Guest
  • Philip SavilleDinner Guest
  • Ethel ColeridgeMrs. Fiddle
  • Johnnie SchofieldWindow Cleaner
  • Richard GilbertHead waiter Louis
  • Harry FowlerHead Spiv
  • Arthur LaurencePolice Inspector
  • Joe LinnaneDinner Guest
  • Patricia DaintonDisrobed Birthday Party Guest (uncredited)
  • Kenneth MorePolice Clerk (uncredited)
  • Anthony SteelPlainclothes Policeman (uncredited)
  • John IrwinDirector
  • Lyn LockwoodWriter

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