A Weekend with Lulu
A Weekend with Lulu

A Weekend with Lulu

1961Movie89 minEnglish

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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IMDb6.1/10
Director: John Paddy CarstairsGenres: Comedy, Romance

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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