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is at least attractive to look at. But apart from the moderate amusement to be had from Terry-Thomas being Terry-Thomas, it is a weak excuse for a comedy, boasting all the ingredients (lecherous underwear salesman has fun in hotel bedrooms) but none of the cuisine. The finale, in which the cast runs
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film and asked if they could have another. Phillips was about to go to
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