A straightforward musical biopic providing a nostalgic escape into the past from Britain's then dire current situation (although it does display candour that it's subject gambled away most of his money), probably patterned after the recent Hollywood Technicolor production 'Swanee River'. It has the novelty of a relatively young and dashing Robert Morley in a very rare lead; of which his W.S.Gilbert and Oscar Wilde are better recalled.
Among the supporting cast, Roddy McDowell grows up to become Emlyn Williams; while Dorothy Hyson plays Ellaline Terriss, who made a few films herself.
Among the supporting cast, Roddy McDowell grows up to become Emlyn Williams; while Dorothy Hyson plays Ellaline Terriss, who made a few films herself.