Overview
In this delightful fantasy adventure, a mild-mannered writer of adventure stories for girls finds himself presented with an intriguing proposition from an elderly fan. She suggests that they conspire to steal a secret whiskey formula from ruthless distillers, who themselves stole it from her family in years gone by. With the recipe back in hand however, it's not long before they attract attention from the Inspectors of Scotland Yard.
Director and cast
- John Guillermin Director
- Margaret Rutherford as Miss Honey
- Richard Hearne as Henry Wrigley
- Edward Lexy as DI Wilson
- Fanny Rowe as Marion Wrigley
- Michael Medwin as Ernest
- Eunice Gayson as Pam Wrigley
- Sidney James as Sidney (as Sidney James)
- Dora Bryan as Pearl
- Eric Berry as Lord Otterbourne aka The Otter
- Russell Waters Cast
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