Alastair Sim is the hitman trying to bump off politician Raymond Huntley staying at the pub of the title. George Cole is the hapless salesman who keeps getting in the way. The script is by Launder and Gilliat , though the direction is by Robert Day. Basically, it's a comedy acting masterclass by Sim. Unfortunately, he's not on screen often enough and the action is largely carried by George Cole in a role Brian Rix would have been better suited for.
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Novelist investigates a sensational old murder case and discovers more than he bargained for. The 50s rage for horror brings Boris Karloff back to Britain for a bit of scenery-chewing. Oik gets sent to public school as part of a social experiment. What is unconvincing is the film makers' commitment to social change. Script adapt .