stanleyfthompson

The reason I am contributing this synopsis is I am shocked at the low IMDB rating. I have just watched this marvellous DVD yet again. I know it as BURY ME IN NIAGARA. I found Jean Stapleton a pure delight her great acting and great comedy lines poured out of her in every scene. As to all the other actors I could not fault them. I make it clear it is all very light hearted. Most of the film is a chase across the country the reason; Jeans ghost is on a mission to unit her Son with the Father he never met. Jean is also on a quest to return a large red Diamond to the sword from which it was removed. Naturally the thieves are on the trail guns a blazing but never quite catch up with the ice cream van the body and coffin plus diamond are travelling in.

I have this film on DVD from a private collector. I really enjoy it and must have watched it a dozen times. It is light hearted. Dennis O'Keefe is a successful music publisher. We watch with amusement as he makes several court appearance's before the same judge for plagiarism, invading a ladies day, gym / heath spa and drugging drinks. He is innocent of all three charges but he did ask a barman to put a sleeping drug in a drink of an apposing legal council for which he did not go to court. His final appearance in court was as a witness to a female fight between his new love and old flame who he is still engaged to. As usual the case is before the same judge. This film has many comic highlights, The loud radio running joke, the little girl with the jam sandwich and brother with the sticky lollipop, the drugged drinks musical chairs routine. I recommend this good laugh film.

Much as I enjoyed watching this film the one fire fly in the ointment for me was the fact the film was not made in Ireland / UK as the enclosure act of 1833 showed the countryside was in Europe as did the east European style Castle. The film was shot in Rumania.

John Bluthal as the lead character and his family plus the little people are excellent as was the special effects. It was thrilling, exciting and entertaining for this 71 year old and will be for all ages. I am not deaf but admit the husband and wife Doctors had me guessing what they said with their strong accents. The comedy team of Leprechauns James Ellis (Z cars) and Sylvester McCoy (Doctor Who) where the highlight for me.