Directed by ANTHONY KIMMINS. Screenplay by Anthony Kimmins, Nicholas Phipps. Based on the stage play by Anthony Kimmins. A Miller-King Production for Covent Garden Films, distributed in the U.K. by BLC/British Lion, in Australia by B.E.F., in the U.S.A. by Medallion.
No New York opening. U.S. release: November 1963. U.K. release: 25 November 1962. Australian release through British Empire Films: 1 February 1963. 8,066 feet. 89 minutes.
Alternative U.S.A. titles: the Amorous Mr. Prawn, the Playgirl and the War Minister.
SYNOPSIS: Cash-strapped general's wife converts his home into a hotel for American tourists.
COMMENT: Although widely known as the director of the disastrous flop, "Bonnie Prince Charlie", director Anthony Kimmins made a remarkable recovery from that 1949 setback. His stage play, "The Amorous Prawn", enjoyed a most successful West End run.
So who would producer Leslie Gilliat contact to direct the movie version? You guessed right! the aforesaid Anthony Kimmins, of course!
Right from the very start, this offering comes across as a really funny and altogether delightful farce, which moves at a fast and hilarious clip thanks to the able talents of a splendid cast and the comic expertise of director/writer Anthony Kimmins.
OTHER VIEWS: A most enjoyable light comedy with Joan Greenwood playing the lady in her inimitable style and Cecil Parker in fine form as the general. As with most British comedies, a great deal of the fun depends upon the supporting cast's ability to lend distinction to farcical character roles — and all is fine here. Kimmins the director gives his script plenty of pace and excellent timing. — E.V.D.
No New York opening. U.S. release: November 1963. U.K. release: 25 November 1962. Australian release through British Empire Films: 1 February 1963. 8,066 feet. 89 minutes.
Alternative U.S.A. titles: the Amorous Mr. Prawn, the Playgirl and the War Minister.
SYNOPSIS: Cash-strapped general's wife converts his home into a hotel for American tourists.
COMMENT: Although widely known as the director of the disastrous flop, "Bonnie Prince Charlie", director Anthony Kimmins made a remarkable recovery from that 1949 setback. His stage play, "The Amorous Prawn", enjoyed a most successful West End run.
So who would producer Leslie Gilliat contact to direct the movie version? You guessed right! the aforesaid Anthony Kimmins, of course!
Right from the very start, this offering comes across as a really funny and altogether delightful farce, which moves at a fast and hilarious clip thanks to the able talents of a splendid cast and the comic expertise of director/writer Anthony Kimmins.
OTHER VIEWS: A most enjoyable light comedy with Joan Greenwood playing the lady in her inimitable style and Cecil Parker in fine form as the general. As with most British comedies, a great deal of the fun depends upon the supporting cast's ability to lend distinction to farcical character roles — and all is fine here. Kimmins the director gives his script plenty of pace and excellent timing. — E.V.D.