Parts of this film are excellent, the rest (about 50%) are average.
*** Here be a few spoilers ***
The best parts are definitely towards the beginning of the film when Terry-Thomas (a private detective) is asked to keep an eye on someone. His 'hirer' puts him up in what he thinks is a very expensive hotel. But there is something very odd about the place. For a start, everyone in the lounge area is wearing thick dressing gowns. The second is that there is a gale forever blowing through the place. He is then examined by Eric Sykes who declares him almost at death's door even though he is perfectly well. Therefore he needs to go on a strict diet before 'gradually working up to grass salad'! His accommodation is somewhat strange considering how much is being paid for it. Shortly after, something happens to his hirer and the mystery starts which is where the film gets a bit patchy IMHO. But there are still a lot of funny scenes like the various 'treatments' T-T receives and the bother they have with the dogs. The film is also peppered with funny one-liners (especially the reason why the early morning swim has been cancelled) and for that reason it is worth watching. But for a considerably better film that has Terry-Thomas and Denis Price, I do recommend 'School For Scoundrels'. For any Brits' information, I saw it on TCM early this morning.
*** Here be a few spoilers ***
The best parts are definitely towards the beginning of the film when Terry-Thomas (a private detective) is asked to keep an eye on someone. His 'hirer' puts him up in what he thinks is a very expensive hotel. But there is something very odd about the place. For a start, everyone in the lounge area is wearing thick dressing gowns. The second is that there is a gale forever blowing through the place. He is then examined by Eric Sykes who declares him almost at death's door even though he is perfectly well. Therefore he needs to go on a strict diet before 'gradually working up to grass salad'! His accommodation is somewhat strange considering how much is being paid for it. Shortly after, something happens to his hirer and the mystery starts which is where the film gets a bit patchy IMHO. But there are still a lot of funny scenes like the various 'treatments' T-T receives and the bother they have with the dogs. The film is also peppered with funny one-liners (especially the reason why the early morning swim has been cancelled) and for that reason it is worth watching. But for a considerably better film that has Terry-Thomas and Denis Price, I do recommend 'School For Scoundrels'. For any Brits' information, I saw it on TCM early this morning.