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An insane murderer is on the loose, and gunning for the men who put him away. William Fitch is on the list, and co-opts his buddy Claude Babbington to try and prevent a grisly end.
John Chard
Sep 6, 2014 · via TMDB
The wonderful Will Hay signs off with black comedy classic. This review is from: My Learned Friend [DVD] (DVD) A mad murderer is on the loose and vowing to kill off all those who done him wrong. Seventh on the list is failed lawyer William Fitch, can Fitch and his equally inefficient cohort Claude Babbington stop the madman before Fitch meets his end? This was sadly to be Will Hay's last film before retiring due to ill health that would claim his life in 1949, with a CV boasting only 19 acting credits, it's not a wonder that the fabulous Will Hay is still not a big enough name to befit his considerable comedic acting talent. Of the 19 acting credits to is name, My Learned Friend easily slots into a top five best list, fusing mad cap comedy with delicious dots of dry black humour, it's a brisk and delightful way to spend 74 minutes. Tagging along with Hay is Claude Hulbert as Babbington, full of vigour he is the perfect foil to Hay's brand of delivery, whilst Mervyn Johns has a devilishly good time as the mad vendetta driven Grimshaw. There is no pious propaganda here, no ulterior motives hidden within the structure, it's a simplistic tale given total comedic treatment from a much undervalued British treasure. 9/10
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Will Hay
William Fitch
Claude Hulbert
Claude Babbington
Mervyn Johns
Grimshaw
Laurence Hanray
Sir Norman
Aubrey Mallalieu
Magistrate
Charles Victor
'Safety' Wilson
Ernest Thesiger
Ferris
Eddie Phillips
'Basher' Blake
G.H. Mulcaster
Dr. Scudamore
Gibb McLaughlin
Butler
Maudie Edwards
Aladdin
Hy Hazell
Bit Part
Ronald Shiner
Man in Wilson's Bar
Valerie White
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Ian Wilson
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Michael Relph
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Basil Dearden
Director
Will Hay
Director
Michael Balcon
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Angus MacPhail
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