Old Macpherson — The Battle of the Sexes Character Profile

About Old Macpherson

The original owner of the Tweed company. He dies on his deathbed in Edinburgh, offering a drink to his accountant Mr. Martin before passing away, which triggers the succession to the young MacPherson.

Character Facts

Played by

Ernest Thesiger

Appears in

The Battle of the Sexes (1960)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• Old Macpherson — Professional Efficiency Expert — Angela Barrows (Constance Cummings)

  Corporate relationship between the new expert and the late company patriarch.

• Old Macpherson — Professional Employer — Mr. Martin (Peter Sellers)

  Long-standing professional bond between the company owner and his trusted accountant.

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