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October 1957 (UK) morePlot:
The crafty and experienced waiter Albert keeps things running smoothly at the Jolly Fiddler Hotel, and... more | add synopsisPlot Keywords:
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Good Light Comedy more (2 total)Cast
(Credited cast) | Gordon Harker | ... | Albert |
| Marie Lohr | ... | Mrs. Samson-Fox |
| John Loder | ... | Mr. Finch |
| Irene Handl | ... | Mrs. Gammon |
 | Janet Munro | ... | Effie |
| Billie Whitelaw | ... | Caroline Mallet |
| Ruth Trouncer | ... | Sheila |
| Francis Matthews | ... | Alan Pryor |
| Frederick Schiller | ... | Foreigner |
 | Derek Blomfield | ... | Roland |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Dorothy Bromiley | ||
| Dora Bryan | ||
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59 minCountry:
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1.37 : 1 moreSound Mix:
MonoFilming Locations:
Associated British Elstree Studios, Shenley Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UKFAQ
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With a pretty good cast, a good assortment of characters, and an amusing story, this light comedy works quite well. Gordon Harker, a good character actor, gets the chance to be in the leading role as the scheming waiter Albert. Janet Munro is energetic and sympathetic as a young waitress, and Marie Lohr is mostly believable as a bad-tempered justice of the peace. They get help from a supporting cast that includes John Loder and a young Billie Whitelaw. There are no big laughs, but a fair number of smiles, and a story that moves quickly and easily holds your interest.
The story starts when Loder, as a representative of the chain that owns the hotel where Harker and Munro work, decides to meddle with their way of doing things. Soon there is a rather involved battle of wills and wits among all of the characters. There might not be much depth to any of it, but it is entertaining, and unlike a lot of similar films, they don't push things farther than the premise justifies. You won't see too many B-comedies better than this, and it is definitely recommended if you enjoy low-budget comedies from the 40's and 50's.