Although (understandably) dated, this film snapshots post-WWII London and the youthful optimism for the future.
After the initial confusion, the concept becomes much clearer with good directing, and can be understood to be very cleverly contrived.
The lead kid (Harry Fowler, as Joe Kirby), looking for a job, accidentally stumbles upon a scenario that looks all too similar to a story he'd been reading in a comic book. It turns out that the comic book story is being followed by a gang of crooks who are using this as a code for their clandestine operations. In effect, therefore, the author of the comic story is the unwitting mastermind of their plans.
The general acting is stolen by the youngsters in the film... bright, cheery, enthusiastic, clever, presentable, believable. Very interesting also to see the great Jack Warner in a non-police role.
Very good direction and production values.
Unbelievable, but well made and fun nevertheless.
After the initial confusion, the concept becomes much clearer with good directing, and can be understood to be very cleverly contrived.
The lead kid (Harry Fowler, as Joe Kirby), looking for a job, accidentally stumbles upon a scenario that looks all too similar to a story he'd been reading in a comic book. It turns out that the comic book story is being followed by a gang of crooks who are using this as a code for their clandestine operations. In effect, therefore, the author of the comic story is the unwitting mastermind of their plans.
The general acting is stolen by the youngsters in the film... bright, cheery, enthusiastic, clever, presentable, believable. Very interesting also to see the great Jack Warner in a non-police role.
Very good direction and production values.
Unbelievable, but well made and fun nevertheless.