The Maltese Bippy
The Maltese Bippy

The Maltese Bippy

1969Movie92 minEnglish

A man buys a house and comes to believe that not only is the house haunted by werewolves, but a family of vampires lives next door.

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IMDb5.2/10
Director: Norman AbbottGenres: Comedy, Mystery

Plot Summary

Two bumbling private investigators, Rowan and Martin, are hired to find a missing prize racehorse named the Maltese Bippy. Their investigation leads them through a series of absurd encounters and mistaken identities, including interactions with a flamboyant artist and a suspicious stable hand. The case takes a strange turn when they suspect the horse has been stolen by a notorious gangster known only as "The Baron."

Critical Reception

The Maltese Bippy was met with largely negative reviews from critics, who found its humor to be forced and its plot nonsensical. Audiences were similarly unimpressed, and the film is generally considered one of Rowan & Martin's less successful ventures.

What Reviewers Say

  • Criticized for its weak and unfunny gags.
  • The plot was deemed convoluted and nonsensical.
  • Many found the performances to be over-the-top and lacking substance.

Google audience: Google user reviews are scarce for this film, but general sentiment suggests it was not well-received, with many finding it dated and unfunny.

Fun Fact

The film was an attempt to translate the successful variety show "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In" into a feature film, but it failed to capture the same comedic energy or appeal.

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