Unable to fight an urge to increase his silk company's profits, Niven uses his position as company accountant to inflate the books and make his firm look better than a rival nylon manufacturer whose books he also doctors to put it on the skids. He uses the inflated receipts of the first
company to live it up with a carefree French girl until he's caught and fined. This film tries to be a light, stylish British comedy in the sophisticated manner that is one of Britain's best exports; however, the plot is too implausible and the script doesn't give the actors much to work with. The
direction compensates somewhat in a handsome looking production. The cast does give it...
Released:
1956
Rated:
NR
Length:
96 mins