Paul Bultitude (played by Roger Livesey) is a protagonist in Vice Versa.
Wealthy stockbroker and father who uses a magical stone to swap bodies with his son Dick. After experiencing school life and learning to understand his son, he restores their original forms and eventually marries Alice. Dr. Grimstone (played by James Robertson Justice) appears in Vice Versa.
The strict school headmaster who is antagonized by Paul's pompous student behavior. He follows Paul home and is later remembered for being humiliated by the Bultitudes before dying of a heart attack. Marmaduke Paradine (played by David Hutcheson) appears in Vice Versa.
Paul's former brother-in-law who stole the magical Garuda Stone and gave it to Paul. He later attempts to trick Dick into signing over control of a new business venture.
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Characters
Paul Bultitude
(played by Roger Livesey) — protagonist
Wealthy stockbroker and father who uses a magical stone to swap bodies with his son Dick. After experiencing school life and learning to understand his son, he restores their original forms and eventu...
Dr. Grimstone
(played by James Robertson Justice) — supporting
The strict school headmaster who is antagonized by Paul's pompous student behavior. He follows Paul home and is later remembered for being humiliated by the Bultitudes before dying of a heart attack.
Marmaduke Paradine
(played by David Hutcheson) — supporting
Paul's former brother-in-law who stole the magical Garuda Stone and gave it to Paul. He later attempts to trick Dick into signing over control of a new business venture.
Key Relationships
Marmaduke Paradine → Dr. Grimstone
(Unknown Indirect Antagonist)
Paul Bultitude → Paul Bultitude
(Narrative Identity Swap)
Paul Bultitude → Dr. Grimstone
(Professional Headmaster & Student)
Paul Bultitude → Marmaduke Paradine
(Family Former Brother-in-law)
Story Analysis
A magical stone triggers a father-son identity swap, exposing generational divides and the consequences of unchecked greed.
