A WWII soldier gets mistaken for an actor, thrust into murder and spy mayhem — all over a magic cigarette lighter.
A demobbed soldier, Gordon Laid, returning from World War II meets Maxine Lupercal, a member of a traveling troupe of actors returning to England on the same ship. As Gordon closely resembles a member of the troupe of actors, mistaken identity causes him to become embroiled in various murders and an international espionage plot involving a cigarette lighter that strangely affects electricity. The action reaches its comical climax on stage with Gordon and his double as the spies and the police converge on the theatre is a desperate attempt to retrieve the missing cigarette lighter.
Acting
Robin Askwith pulling double duty with gleeful chaos.
Costume
Fiona Richmond's theatrical wardrobe stealing every scene.
Director
James Kenelm Clarke
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director James Kenelm Clarke was better known for softcore films, making this his most 'mainstream' comedy attempt.
Fiona Richmond was a Page 3 icon, and this film cashed in on her notoriety right before British sex comedy declined.
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