Double Bunk1961
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Patricia Routledge and Clive Swift did it in one of her "Keeping Up Appearances" episodes; Cary Grant and Sophia Loren managed a little in "Houseboat"; and so too do Ian Carmichael and Janette Scott succeed in creating some delightful havoc on a river in "Double Bunk." The title is a play on words, expressing perhaps most fully the sense of exasperation two newlyweds might experience when their home, a boat on the Thames, proves more adventurous than romantic or even comfy. As newlyweds, the bunk is something they do not ever seem to get to, yet, in another way, get quite a lot of. The physical comedy is hilarious, especially as they travel the river capsizing any and all in their wake. Sidney James and Liz Frazer lend their comedic services to the adventure, Ms. Frazer doing her turn at riparian entertainment with a delightful striptease (emphasis on 'tease'). And Dennis Price is up to the challenge, as usual, as the sinister element.
Starring
- Reginald Beckwith - Harper
- Ian Carmichael
- Liz Fraser
- Irene Handl - Mrs. Harper
- Sid James
- Dennis Price
- Noel Purcell
- Janette Scott
- Michael Shepley
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Patricia Routledge and Clive Swift did it in one of her "Keeping Up Appearances" episodes; Cary Grant and Sophia Loren managed a little in "Houseboat"; and so too do Ian Carmichael and Janette Scott succeed in creating some delightful havoc on a river in "Double Bunk." The title is a play on words, expressing perhaps most fully the sense of exasperation two newlyweds might experience when their home, a boat on the Thames, proves more adventurous than romantic or even comfy. As newlyweds, the bunk is something they do not ever seem to get to, yet, in another way, get quite a lot of. The physical comedy is hilarious, especially as they travel the river capsizing any and all in their wake. Sidney James and Liz Frazer lend their comedic services to the adventure, Ms. Frazer doing her turn at riparian entertainment with a delightful striptease (emphasis on 'tease'). And Dennis Price is up to the challenge, as usual, as the sinister element.
Fun movie...
Shallow.