A failed artist arranges to have himself assassinated, only to discover that he has inherited a large fortune..
Is it worth your time? Honestly, only if you have a real soft spot for British comedy from the 1930s. If you aren't into that, you’ll probably find the pacing glacial. But for those of us who like seeing people running around in a panic for no reason? It’s fine. It’s light. It’s not changing the world. The whole premi...
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Lupino Lane
Richard Smith
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"Is it worth your time? Honestly, only if you have a real soft spot for British comedy from the 1930s. If you aren't into that, you’ll probably find the pacing glacial. But for those of us who like seeing people running around in a panic for no reason? It’s fine. It’s light. It’s not changing the world. The whole premise is just perfectly ridiculous. A broke artist wants out, pays for his own exit, then inherits a mountain of cash. It’s the kind of logic you only get in these old studio comedies..."
Syd Crossley
Lauri Wylie, George Dewhurst
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