Businessman Paul Bultitude is sending his son Dick to a boarding school. While holding a magic stone from India, he wishes that he could be young again. His wish is immediately fulfilled and the two change bodies with each other. Mr Bultitude becomes a school boy who smokes cigars and has a very conservative view on child upbringing, while his son Dick becomes a gentleman who spends his time drinking lemonade and arranging children's parties.
In this comedic fantasy, a stern headmaster, Mr. Grimstone, accidentally swaps bodies with a young student, Marshall. Grimstone, now trapped in a boy's body, must navigate the challenges of school life and deal with his own harsh disciplinary methods. Meanwhile, Marshall, in Grimstone's adult form, relishes the newfound power and freedom. The film explores the humorous and often chaotic consequences of this extraordinary body swap.
Vice Versa received a generally positive reception for its inventive premise and comedic performances, particularly from Paul Henreid in his dual role. While not a massive commercial success, it is remembered as a charming and witty British comedy with a touch of the fantastical.
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This film is an adaptation of the 1935 novel of the same name by F. Anstey, which had previously been adapted into a 1937 film also titled 'Turn Again Tottenham' and later a 1947 film titled 'Vice Versa'.
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