Nothing Barred

Even the presence of comedy legends such as Brian Rix, Leo Franklyn, Naunton Wayne and Irene Handl cannot save this film. Rix starred regularly in theatrical farces, excerpts from many of which proved hugely popular on BBC TV, but his films, often co-starring Franklyn, lacked the same appeal. Quite frankly, the plot of this one is ludicrous even for a farce and as a result, laughs are few and far between. The prison scene during which Rix pretended to be Leo Franklyn's wife, without a hint of suspicion from the warders, was almost beyond belief. A waste of all the talent involved.