In America, this 1952 movie was released as The Promoter. It features a 38 year-old Alec Guinness as Edward Henry (Denry) Machin, a scammer and social climber in the mold of Cantinflas.
With Petula Clark.
Check it out.
Sunday Matinee: The Card
The dog barks, and the caravan moves on.
Thanks! That was an enjoyable way to spend the evening.