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Crook's Tour
Charters and Caldicott are touring the Middle East. After visiting Saudi Arabia they find themselves in Bagdad where they are mistaken by a group of German spies for the messengers who are to carry a song record by beautiful singer La Palermo which contains secret instructions of the German Intelligence. Realizing their error, the German spies follow Charters and Caldicott to Istanbul and Budapest, trying to eliminate them and retrieve the record.
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Plot Summary
A mild-mannered Londoner, Arthur, inherits a small fortune and decides to embark on a grand tour of the world. However, he unknowingly gets mixed up with a gang of criminals who are trying to smuggle jewels out of the country. Arthur's journey becomes a chaotic adventure filled with mistaken identities, close calls, and musical numbers as he tries to evade the police and the criminals.
Critical Reception
Crook's Tour was a popular British comedy of its time, known for its lighthearted humor and the star power of Arthur Askey. While not critically acclaimed for its artistic merit, it was a successful vehicle for Askey's comedic talents and provided escapist entertainment during a difficult period.
What Reviewers Say
Arthur Askey's signature slapstick comedy is on full display.
The film offers a lighthearted and entertaining plot, ideal for wartime escapism.
Features enjoyable musical numbers and a charmingly bewildered protagonist.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Crook's Tour are generally positive, with many appreciating its simple humor and the comedic performance of Arthur Askey. It is often remembered as a feel-good film from a bygone era.
Fun Fact
The film was one of the most popular British comedies of 1940, reflecting the public's appetite for light entertainment during the early years of World War II.
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