based on novel or book,wish,role reversal,body-swap,child as an adult

Vice Versa (1948)

Poster for Vice Versa

Businessman Paul Bultitude is sending his son Dick to a boarding school. While holding a magic stone from India, he wishes that he could be young again. His wish is immediately fulfilled and the two change bodies with each other. Mr Bultitude becomes a school boy who smokes cigars and has a very conservative view on child upbringing, while his son Dick becomes a gentleman who spends his time drinking lemonade and arranging children's parties.

Cast & Crew

Director
Peter Ustinov
  • Profile picture of Roger Livesey
    Paul Bultitude Roger Livesey
  • Profile picture of Anthony Newley
    Dick Bultitude Anthony Newley
  • Profile picture of Kay Walsh
    Florence 'Fanny' Verlane Kay Walsh
  • Profile picture of Petula Clark
    Dulcie Grimstone Petula Clark
  • Profile picture of James Robertson Justice
    Dr. Grimstone James Robertson Justice
  • Profile picture of David Hutcheson
    Marmaduke Paradine David Hutcheson
  • Profile picture of Harcourt Williams
    Judge Harcourt Williams
  • Profile picture of Bill Shine
    Lord Gosport Bill Shine

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Keywords

  • based on novel or book
  • wish
  • role reversal
  • body-swap
  • child as an adult