One Way Pendulum
Take a trip round the bend - with the World's Wackiest Family!
1965 · 1h 25m · PG Comedy
Overview
A study of absurdity in a suburban family: father recreates the Old Bailey in the living room while the son teaches speak-your-weight machines to sing in the attic.
Director and cast
- Eric Sykes as Mr. Groomkirby
- Julia Foster as Sylvia
- Peggy Mount as Mrs. Gantry
- Mona Washbourne as Aunt Mildred
- George Cole as Defence Counsel
- Jonathan Miller as Kirby
- Alison Leggatt as Mrs. Groomkirby
- Douglas Wilmer as Judge
- Glyn Houston as Detective Inspector Barnes
- Graham Crowden as Prosecuting Counsel
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