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In this delightful fantasy adventure, a mild-mannered writer of adventure stories for girls finds himself presented with an intriguing proposition from an elderly fan. She suggests that they conspire to steal a secret whiskey formula from ruthless distillers, who themselves stole it from her family in years gone by. With the recipe back in hand however, it's not long before they attract attention from the Inspectors of Scotland Yard.
A reformed jewel thief is blackmailed into one last heist by a former associate. To evade the police and her old gang, she assumes the guise of a society woman and joins a rival gang, leading to a chaotic series of double-crosses and mistaken identities. The film follows her increasingly desperate attempts to outwit everyone involved and escape with her freedom and the loot.
Miss Robin Hood received mixed to positive reviews upon its release, with many critics praising its lighthearted comedic tone and the performance of Margaret Lockwood. Some found the plot somewhat predictable but enjoyed the brisk pacing and engaging chase sequences. It was generally seen as a well-made, if not groundbreaking, British comedy-thriller.
Margaret Lockwood's charismatic performance anchors the film.
The comedic elements and fast-paced plot keep the audience entertained.
Some reviewers found the storyline to be a bit thin but forgave it for its enjoyable execution.
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None notable.
The film was intended as a vehicle for Margaret Lockwood to return to the kind of light-hearted, adventurous roles that had made her a star in the 1940s.
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Richard Hearne is happily churning our children's stories for the 'Teenager" comic, when he encounters Margaret Rutherford - and is soon knee deep in a rousing crime conspiracy to pinch the secret recipe for "the MacAlister" - a legendary S...