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directed by

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and starring

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and Reginald Beckwith. It was a sequel to the 1954 film ''

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'', and was shot at Southall Studios, though some genuine Paris location shots were used.

Plot

Has Ben Lyon forgotten his wedding anniversary? His wife Bebe thinks he has, and can hardly contain her fury. When his son Richard sees him dining with a glamorous French singer he thinks the worst. But Ben is actually buying tickets from her, and he surprises everyone with a family holiday to Paris. Once in Paris, there are further misunderstandings involving the singer, trouble with an antique car, as well as visits to a seedy nightclub and to the famous

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Cast

as Ben *

as Bebe * Barbara Lyon as Barbara * Richard Lyon as Richard * Reginald Beckwith as Captain le Grand * Horace Percival as Mr. Wimple *

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as Aggie * Hugh Morton as Colonel Price

Critical reception

David McGillivray wrote in the '' Radio Times'', "director Val Guest maintains a brisk pace, and the Lyons are really rather endearing."

References

External links

* 1955 films 1955 comedy films British comedy films 1950s English-language films Films directed by Val Guest Films based on radio series Films shot at Southall Studios Films set in Paris British sequel films Hammer Film Productions films 1950s British films British black-and-white films {{1950s-UK-comedy-film-stub