Thanks to a recent biography and various fan groups, the comedy genius Will Hay can rightly take his place amongst the greats.
By 1942, Hay's career had taken a different direction by the time he joined "Ealing" studios the previous year.
"The Black Sheep of Whitehall" is another Second World War propaganda film and contains many funny scenes.
Will Hay's comic timing is the same as always - impeccable! He plays another school teacher kind of character who inadvertently becomes embroiled in a plot orchestrated by the Nazis in England. John Mills is once again appearing opposite Hay after the film "Those Were the Days" from 1934. Mills provides excellent support for Hay and they play off each other very naturally.
For about the only time I can recall, Will Hay makes an appearance in drag! I won't give away the scene but it has to be seen to be believed.
A brisk pace and some good writing compliment the acting. Great fun.
