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Storm in a Teacup
Storm in a Teacup

7.5

Storm in a Teacup

NR·1937·87m

Summary

A local politician in Scotland tries to break the reporter who wrote a negative story about him, and who is also in love with his daughter.

Crew

Director

Victor Saville

Director, Writer

Ian Dalrymple

Theatre Play

Bruno Frank

Writer

James Bridie

Writer

Donald Bull

Reviews

Geronimo1967

Geronimo1967

June 20, 2022

7

This is quite a fun poke at the most preposterous and inflexible aspects of the political system as Rex Harrison - a journalist - writes an article critical of the rather arbitrary and pompous behaviour of the Provost of the Scottish town of Baikie (a kilted Cecil Parker) after he orders the confiscation of a dog whose owner has repeatedly refused to pay the fee for a statutory dog licence (or the many, subsequent, fines). Add to this cocktail the daughter of the Provost - Vivien Leigh, who takes a bit of a shine to Harrison and the story starts to take off. It's enjoyable, with fast-paced dialogue and some strong performances from the three leading actors who go some way to enlivening their characters. It's far too long, however - it really does go "walkies" for quite a bit in the middle, but that said it takes a gentle swipe at the establishment and with an outdoor swimming fundraiser cancelled due to rain, it does leave a smile on your face.

Media

Status:

Released

Original Language:

English

Budget:

$0.00

Revenue:

$0.00

Keywords

politics
scotland
politician
reporter