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Not So Dusty
Two London rubbish collectors come into possession of a valuable book, and thwart the attempts of some criminals to con them out of it. Meanwhile one of the dustmen pursues a romance with a housemaid he has met on his round. Remake of a 1936 film of the same title which had also been directed by Maclean Rogers. Wally Patch who had written and starred in the earlier film, appears in a small role in the remake.
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Plot Summary
A down-on-his-luck inventor struggles to prove his latest creation can help clean up polluted rivers. His efforts are hampered by eccentric characters and a skeptical town.
Critical Reception
Not So Dusty was a minor musical comedy that received a largely lukewarm reception from critics, with some praising its lighthearted nature and musical numbers while others found it predictable and lacking in substance.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its energetic musical sequences and Donald O'Connor's performance.
Criticized for a formulaic plot and a lack of memorable comedic moments.
Some found the environmental message to be earnest but ultimately underdeveloped.
Google audience: Audience reception data for 'Not So Dusty (1956)' is not readily available, making it difficult to summarize specific likes or dislikes from Google users.
Fun Fact
The film was one of Donald O'Connor's few starring roles after his iconic work in 'Singin' in the Rain'.
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