In 1709, Kit Ross (Cicely Courtneidge) disguises herself as a man and joins the army to search for her press-ganged husband..


If you love dusty old British comedies where women put on a fake mustache and everyone suddenly loses their minds, Me and Marlborough is a fun little relic. But if you can't stand theatrical 1930s stage acting or extremely loud singing in muddy fields, stay far away from this one. 🍿The plot is pretty simple. Kit Ross ...


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"If you love dusty old British comedies where women put on a fake mustache and everyone suddenly loses their minds, Me and Marlborough is a fun little relic. But if you can't stand theatrical 1930s stage acting or extremely loud singing in muddy fields, stay far away from this one. 🍿The plot is pretty simple. Kit Ross (played by the very energetic Cicely Courtneidge) gets her husband drafted into the army in 1709, so she does what any sensible wife would do—she dresses up as a dude to go find hi..."
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