I'd have to say this might be my best experience with Will Hay, because there’s a really good supporting group that elevates his performance in this silly and farcical story. He plays "Sgt. Dudfoot," alongside "Albert" (Graham Moffatt) and "Harbottle" (Moore Marriot), who had recently been featured on the radio from their quiet village. They didn't fully consider the consequences, though, because they soon realize that they might have inadvertently cost themselves their positions. Their answer? Why not fabricate some crimes! And that’s exactly what they do, with predictably funny outcomes. The problem is that actual criminals are taking advantage of these well-meaning fools and smuggling barrels of alcohol right under their noses. Will they be able to regain control, catch those wrongdoers, and keep their jobs? Moore Marriott's charming "Harbottle" seems like he could have been the inspiration for Wilfred Bramble’s later “Steptoe” character, and with contributions from Marcel Varnel and Sidney Gilliat, along with his two companions, we get a pleasant eighty minutes of classic British comedy. It has moments of physical humor, but it's mainly the rapid-fire dialogue and the amusing relationship between the three characters that keeps things progressing smoothly and entertainingly. Admittedly, some of the jokes probably seemed cheesy even back then, but if you’re willing to go along with it, I believe you will find it enjoyable.
On October 1, 2026
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