The Battle of the Sexes

(1960)Directed by Charles Crichton84 minComedy
James Thurber's Delightful Sex-War Satire.

Angela Barrows is a man-eating business woman sent by her American employer to investigate their export opportunities in Edinburgh. En route she meets Robert MacPherson, a businessman who asks for her help to bring his company into the 20th Century. The staff, led by Mr Martin, has other ideas—and a battle between the old and new business methods soon breaks out.

Peter Sellersas Mr. Martin
Robert Morleyas Robert Macpherson
Constance Cummingsas Angela Barrows
Jameson Clarkas Andrew Darling
Donald Pleasenceas Irwin Hoffman
Michael Goodliffeas Detective
AMAlex Mackenzieas Robertson
Ernest Thesigeras Old Macpherson
Roddy McMillanas Macleod
Noel Howlettas Mr. White
ABAbe Barkeras Mr. Meekie
Gordon Phillottas Mr. Munson
Sam Wanamakeras Commentary spoken
William Mervynas Detective's Friend
NMNorman MacOwanas Jock Munro
Patricia Hayesas Jeannie Macdougall
EWEric Woodburnas Wine Shop Proprietor
Donald Bissetas Tobacconist
Aletha Orras American Wife
Sydney Keithas American Husband
MWMeadows Whiteas Delivery Man
Fred Griffithsas 1st Porter