Don't Get Me Wrong
Don't Get Me Wrong is a 1937 British comedy film co-directed by Arthur B. Woods and Reginald Purdell and starring Max Miller and George E. Stone. It was made at Teddington Studios with sets designed by Peter Proud. Unlike several of Miller's Teddington films which are now lost, this still survives. Miller plays a fairground performer who meets a professor who claims to have invented a cheap substitute for petrol. They team up and persuade a millionaire to finance them to develop and market the product, while unsavoury elements are keen to steal the formula and try all means to get their hands on it, involving slapstick chases and double-crosses. It then turns out that the miracle fluid is diluted coconut oil, and the genius professor is an escaped lunatic. The millionaire finds himself taking the brunt of the disappointment.
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Plot Summary
A young woman falls for a man who has been framed for theft by a ruthless gangster. Despite the odds and the misunderstandings that arise, she is determined to prove his innocence and clear his name. Their love blossoms amidst the intrigue and danger, as they work together to bring the real culprit to justice.
Critical Reception
The film was a modest success upon its release, appreciated for its lighthearted comedic elements and romantic storyline. Critics generally found it to be a pleasant, if somewhat formulaic, British comedy of the era, with performances that were deemed adequate for the genre.
What Reviewers Say
- A charming and light-hearted British comedy.
- Features a pleasant romantic subplot.
- A predictable but entertaining diversion.
Google audience: Audience reception information is not readily available for this older film, but it is generally considered a classic example of British comedies from the 1930s.
Fun Fact
Robert Stevenson, the director of 'Don't Get Me Wrong', would go on to have a highly successful career in Hollywood, directing Disney classics like 'Mary Poppins' and 'The Love Bug'.
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