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7.5/10 • 28

1937-02-251h 27m

ComedyRomance

A local politician in Scotland tries to break the reporter who wrote a negative story about him, and who is also in love with his daughter.

Directors
Ian Dalrymple, Victor Saville
Writters
James Bridie, Ian Dalrymple, Donald Bull
Editors
James Bridie, Ian Dalrymple, Donald Bull, Cyril Randell

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  1. Vivien Leigh

    Vivien Leigh

    Victoria Gow

  2. Rex Harrison

    Rex Harrison

    Frank Burdon

  3. Cecil Parker

    Cecil Parker

    Provost William Gow

  4. Sara Allgood

    Sara Allgood

    Honoria Hegarty

  5. Ursula Jeans

    Ursula Jeans

    Lisbet Skirving

  6. Gus McNaughton

    Gus McNaughton

    Horace Skirving

  7. Edgar K. Bruce

    Edgar K. Bruce

    McKellar

  8. Robert Hale

    Robert Hale

    Lord Skerryvore

  9. Quentin McPhearson

    Quentin McPhearson

    Baillie Callender

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CinemaSerf

Jun 20, 2022

7/10

This is quite a fun poke at the most preposterous and inflexible aspects of the political system as Rex Harrison - a journalist - writes an article critical of the rather arbitrary and pompous behaviour of the Provost of the Scottish town of Baikie (a kilted Cecil Parker) after he orders the confiscation of a dog whose owner has repeatedly refused to pay the fee for a statutory dog licence (or the many, subsequent, fines). Add to this cocktail the daughter of the Provost - Vivien Leigh, who takes a bit of a shine to Harrison and the story starts to take off. It's enjoyable, with fast-paced dialogue and some strong performances from the three leading actors who go some way to enlivening their characters. It's far too long, however - it really does go "walkies" for quite a bit in the middle, but that said it takes a gentle swipe at the establishment and with an outdoor swimming fundraiser cancelled due to rain, it does leave a smile on your face.

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Keywords
politicsscotlandpoliticianreporter