I remembered watching this a few years back, and not enjoying it, but as is so often the case with films, a second viewing painted a different picture. I thoroughly enjoyed it, and had a much greater appreciation for it.
It's not a bawdy comedy, but it does have some laughs, and of course benefits from the presence of the wonderful Margaret Rutherford. Whilst I still feel she's not in it long enough, but when she's there, she's glorious. Holloway is great here.
What's more remarkable are the scenes of The Uk in 1949 post war, incredible to look at.
The story is lovely, and for the time I imagine would have represented a huge piece of escapism for those that watched it.
Charming, 7/10.
It's not a bawdy comedy, but it does have some laughs, and of course benefits from the presence of the wonderful Margaret Rutherford. Whilst I still feel she's not in it long enough, but when she's there, she's glorious. Holloway is great here.
What's more remarkable are the scenes of The Uk in 1949 post war, incredible to look at.
The story is lovely, and for the time I imagine would have represented a huge piece of escapism for those that watched it.
Charming, 7/10.