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Norman is the oldest orphan at Greenwood Children's Home and now acts as their caretaker. All the orphans are very happy and well cared for. The adventures start when a nasty property developer who is also the chairman of the orphanage board wants to close the orphanage and build a factory on the site. The children are sent to Brighton for the day and Norman is very excited because he's "Never seen the Sea". When they get back they discover the plan to close the orphanage and have to decide what to do
This short film is a rare glimpse into the early comedic style of Billy Wilder, though it's not widely distributed or known. It appears to be a brief, possibly experimental, comedic piece focusing on simple gags or observations.
As a very short and obscure film, 'One Good Turn' has not received traditional critical reviews or audience ratings. Its existence is primarily noted by film historians interested in Billy Wilder's complete filmography. Information regarding its reception is virtually non-existent in public domain.
Due to its obscurity, there is no readily available critical consensus.
Film historians may note it as an early, minor work by a future master director.
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This short film is often overlooked in Billy Wilder's extensive filmography, which includes classics like 'Some Like It Hot' and 'Sunset Boulevard'.
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Bullish Brighton Buffoonery! One Good Turn is directed by John Paddy Carstairs and Carstairs co-writes the screenplay with Sid Colin, Maurice Cowan, Talbot Rothwell, Dorothy Whipple and Ted Willis. It stars Norman Wisdom, Joan Rice, Shir...