These three stories by W. Somerset Maugham were brought to the screen after the success of a previous compilation of four Maugham stories called QUARTET. The first piece here, directed by Annakin, deals with Hayter, who is fired from his post as a church verger when the vicar (Hordern)
learns that Hayter is illiterate. Hayter decides to go into business for himself, and in a few years is running a successful chain of tobacco stores. As he discusses money with a banking official who is amazed at Hayter's success despite his handicap, the now-wealthy tobacconist explains: "If I
could read and write, I'd have been a verger." Annakin's second story, "Mr. Knowall," feat...
Released:
1950
Rated:
NR
Length:
91 mins