1962 British film by Anthony Kimmins
The Amorous Prawn, also known as The Amorous Mr. Prawn, is a 1962 British comedy film directed by Anthony Kimmins and starring Ian Carmichael, Joan Greenwood and Cecil Parker. The film was based on a 1959 farcical play by Kimmins.
In the United States the film was retitled The Playgirl and the War Minister to exploit the Profumo affair.
Premise.
General Fitzadam receives his final posting in the remote Scottish Highlands. When the General and his wife discover that they cannot afford the country cottage where they plan to retire, his wife decides to run their residence as a hotel for wealthy Americans using the services of soldiers and an expert poacher.
Cast.
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Production.
The original play had run for over 900 performances in the West End.
Critical reception.
"The Monthly Film Bulletin" wrote: "A pair of amorous prawns and their progeny processing behind the credit titles set the note of good, clean fun on which this inoffensive farce means to continue. In spite of a hoary formula and a slow start, the film has its amusing moments. The settings are easy on the eye, and some of the acting, especially Cecil Parker's suddenly benign air of conspiracy and Liz Fraser's imbecilic giggle, has charm. The climax, effectively tying up more loose ends than previously seemed to exist, is a glorious romp."
"Variety" called the film "non-demanding light entertainment, cheerfully put over by a reliable cast of popular British thesps."
"The Radio Times Guide to Films" gave the film 2/5 stars, writing: "Director Anthony Kimmins also wrote the play on which this is based and he hasn't really opened it out too much for the cinema. As a result, the talents of lan Carmichael are given little room."
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