Geoffrey West, a traveler and adventurer, sees a girl in a London hotel and uses the personals column of a newspaper to get in touch with her. The girl, Marion Larnard, then sets a test for Geoffrey: he is to write her a letter each day for 5 days and, if he proves himself to be an interesting fellow, she will have dinner with him.


Is this film worth watching? Short answer: Yes, but it's not for everyone. If you're a fan of vintage comedies, witty dialogues, and clever misadventures, then The Man Upstairs is ...
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