A classic Ealing film of half-truths whispers and wild imaginations! Centred on Johnny Brent (James Fox) a boy who fleeces a younger child out of his beloved magnet. In its place he offers an 'invisible' timepiece and there begins the chain of chaos in which the young swindler absconds from his home with the mistaken belief that he has somehow caused the young child's death. Unbeknownst to him he has become the town hero and as the unsung victor remains on the run the community ar
This totally British film of the early 50s won no significant awards and yet the passing of time makes it a facinating film to watch in terms of a long gone innocence of austerity Britain.
A boy, a magnet he obtains by deception and the resultant exploits he gets into are the ingredients of this humorous, well written comic film. Try and ignore the typical middle class London accents (in Liverpool!), the kitchen sink dramas had not arrived as yet (Look Back in Anger, Saturday Night Sunday Morning, This Sporting Life).
It is fascinating to see the on location scenes of post war Liverpool. The boy (David Fox) is better known today as the excellent actor, James Fox!
This film keeps you fully hooked and entertained throughout and is a worthwhile addition to any DVD collection.
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