Nothing Barred
Penniless Lord Whitebait's plan to save his sinking fortunes is to open stately Whitebait Manor to the public. But the public ignores his gesture, and his fortunes fade even further, with a stream of debts threatening to run into a deluge when his daughter's fiancé demands a plush and costly wedding. Where is the cash to come from? Whitebait and his servant Spankforth's answer is a scam involving the theft of a valuable painting from the Manor. How could such a cunningly original ruse fail?
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Plot Summary
A shy, unassuming clerk inherits a dilapidated manor house from a distant relative, only to discover it's a front for an illegal gambling operation. He finds himself entangled with gangsters and eccentric characters as he attempts to sort out the chaotic situation and perhaps even turn the place into a legitimate hotel.
Critical Reception
Nothing Barred was a typical British farce of its era, aiming for lighthearted entertainment and relying on familiar comedic tropes. While it didn't achieve critical acclaim, it provided enjoyable entertainment for its target audience, appealing to fans of Brian Rix's signature slapstick and innocent comedic style.
What Reviewers Say
- Appreciated for its lighthearted, escapist humor and farcical situations.
- Praised for the energetic performance of its lead, Brian Rix.
- Seen as a quintessential example of British B-movie comedy from the early 1960s.
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Fun Fact
The film is part of a series of comedies starring Brian Rix, known for their zany plots and emphasis on physical comedy.
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