

A Weekend with Lulu
Fred, Tim and Deirdre plan a fun weekend break on the coast. What they didn't make allowances for was the company of Deirdre's mother who insists on coming along as her daughter's chaperone.
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Plot Summary
A charming but hapless young man, desperate for money, agrees to entertain a wealthy, eccentric old man's prize poodle, Lulu, for a weekend. However, his plans for a quiet time with the dog are quickly derailed by a series of comedic mishaps, romantic entanglements, and unexpected complications that leave him in a frantic race against time.
Critical Reception
The film was a lighthearted British comedy that aimed for amusement rather than deep artistic merit. It found a modest audience for its straightforward humor and familiar comedic tropes, though it was not a critical sensation.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its light and easygoing comedic tone.
- Appreciated for its simple, escapist entertainment value.
- Some found the plot predictable and the humor somewhat mild.
Google audience: Audience reception is not well-documented, but it is generally seen as a typical, unpretentious British comedy of its era, suitable for light entertainment.
Fun Fact
The film was one of the earliest starring roles for Bob Monkhouse, who would later become a legendary British game show host and comedian.
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