I am always pleased when Taking Pictures a film which has been totally forgotten such as this remake of Hitchcocks 1928 film. Made by Associated British Pictures at Selwyn Studios,known as the Porridge Factory.
The problem with this film is that it is very predictable and not particularly funny. Even with the formidable presence of Wilfred Lawson,one of the true characters of the British Cinema of this era.
Now it can be true that films based on stage plays can be successfully transferred to film,e.g. On Approval,this definitely does not make the journey well. I suppose it was considered good escapism gate for the war weary audience.
The problem with this film is that it is very predictable and not particularly funny. Even with the formidable presence of Wilfred Lawson,one of the true characters of the British Cinema of this era.
Now it can be true that films based on stage plays can be successfully transferred to film,e.g. On Approval,this definitely does not make the journey well. I suppose it was considered good escapism gate for the war weary audience.