Honours Easy
Honours Easy

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Honours Easy

1935
Movie
62 min
English

Unhinged art dealer William Barton seeks revenge on a man who ruined his career years ago. He does so by attempting to frame the man's son for the theft of $2,500 from the safe in his gallery. However the son has an alibi in Barton's wife, with whom he is having an affair.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Herbert MasonGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A down-on-his-luck inventor, Barnaby Finch, is constantly trying to get his latest contraption to work while struggling to make ends meet. When he believes he has finally created something revolutionary, his aspirations are met with skepticism and a series of unfortunate events. Amidst financial woes and personal challenges, Barnaby must find a way to prove his worth and secure his invention's future.

Critical Reception

Honours Easy was a modest British comedy-drama that received a mixed reception upon its release. While some critics appreciated its lighthearted approach and Gordon Harker's performance, others found the plot to be somewhat predictable and underdeveloped. It was generally seen as a B-feature, offering entertainment but not reaching critical acclaim.

What Reviewers Say

  • Gordon Harker's performance is a highlight, bringing charm to the central character.

  • The film offers a lighthearted, if somewhat predictable, comedic narrative.

  • Appreciated as a serviceable B-movie entertainment for its time.

Google audience: Audience reception for Honours Easy is not widely documented, but it is generally considered a pleasant, albeit not groundbreaking, film from its era. Viewers likely enjoyed its straightforward comedy and the presence of its lead actor.

Fun Fact

The film was produced by Gaumont British Picture Corporation, a major British film studio of the era, known for a wide range of productions from comedies to dramas.

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