| An outstanding character study of Sir Cedric Hardwicke as Sir Francis Commarty the 1956 film production of Jules Verne's Around the World in 80 Days. I do not believe that any specifics regarding Hardwicke's character's military career are mentioned in the film. While the last medal ribbon he wears appears to possibly be that of the 1892-95 India General Service Medal the others do not appear to be of any logical choices for a soldier of Sir Francis Commarty's assumed military experience. The first medal ribbon could actually be that of the St Johns Ambulance Brigades Medal of South Africa. His rank insignia - three garter stars and a crown - do not match that of actual British Army ranks from the period in which the film takes place. Black & White Publicity Still 8 inches by 10 inches (28cm x 18cm) United Artists/Michael Todd Company United States 1956 |
