Cuddly Jimmy Hanley is an unlikely ex-safebreaker - but he's had experience in the army blowing open German safes. Nasal Cockney Lana Morris is his girlfriend and radio controller. In fact, the war still seems to be going on, showcasing teamwork for the blokes and pretty girls back at base doing a responsible job. And of course it's wartime technology.
It ends predictably as the inevitable suitcase full of used oncers bursts open among a stack of burst sugar bags - with the villains underneath. One of them is not so evil - "Remember I helped you!" - and rescues Jimmy (Fred) from an icy fate.
As with so many films of this time, the best bit is the view of London as it was, with shabby streets of independent shops and cafes. 50s glamour is just coming in as seen in Lana Morris's up-to-date wardrobe: ballet tops and skirts with a nurse's belt. Ah yes, I remember it well!
It ends predictably as the inevitable suitcase full of used oncers bursts open among a stack of burst sugar bags - with the villains underneath. One of them is not so evil - "Remember I helped you!" - and rescues Jimmy (Fred) from an icy fate.
As with so many films of this time, the best bit is the view of London as it was, with shabby streets of independent shops and cafes. 50s glamour is just coming in as seen in Lana Morris's up-to-date wardrobe: ballet tops and skirts with a nurse's belt. Ah yes, I remember it well!