The Card (1952)

Set in the 1890s potteries, a washerwoman's son uses his wits to advance himself, eventually becoming a wealthy rent collector and money-lender, and involved with gold-digger Ruth Earp. His commercial success continues and he becomes the toast of the Five Towns and, realising his responsibility to his roots, he abandons Ruth in favour of local girl Nellie, and is elected Bursley's youngest mayor.

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United Kingdom