Good start, but then it gets ruined

This is a small, humorous movie in some ways, but it has a huge heart. What a nice experience.

All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.

Like the great film, it's made with a great deal of visible affection both in front of and behind the camera.

When Robert Macpherson inherits the family business (making traditional tweeds) he brings in American efficiency expert Angela Barrows, who proceeds to introduce changes which are almost all for the worst. Meek, gentle manager Mr Martin, trying to keep her at bay (despite the fact that she has Macpherson under her thumb) comes to the conclusion that the only solution is to murder her.This 1960 black and white British comedy, based on a James Thurber story, stars the then 35-year old Peter Sellers as the late-50s Martin, sporting a gentle Edinburghian accent (the film is set in Edinburgh), Robert Morley as the rather histrionic Mcpherson, and Constance Cummings as the not as clever as she thinks she is Barrows. The film is not hilarious, but it is constantly amusing. And Sellers - gloriously underplaying in a movie where everyone else is over the top - is brilliant. But then, he always was.

A gentle, funny tale by a master storyteller, turned into a delightfully droll film with the supremely gifted Peter Sellers in yet another magnificent performance. Based on "The Catbird's Seat" by one of my favorite authors, James Thurber, the film is typical English understated comedy, which makes me laugh heartily. There is no meanness in this film, no put-downs of either gender. It's just a story of an encounter between Old World England and New World America circa 1950s. Dated? Yes, but terrifically funny nonetheless. My only complaint: It's not available for purchase anywhere that I've been able to discover. If it were, I'd buy it in a New York minute.

This film represents classic British humor with wonderful actors. The story is quite modern despite the period setting. I wish the film were available on video. If you enjoy listening to a Scottish accent you will especially enjoy this movie.

A delicious mix of dry comments, cultural clashes and devious expressions. Sellers is excellent as the mouse-like Mr Martin shocked to the core by the brash Miss Barrows and driven by his devotion to the family to protect tradition at all costs ! The bumbling uncertainty of the head of the Tweed empire could only be achieved by Morley whose portly figure towers over his frail employees as they await his next disastrous decision. Great examples of new not always being better (or not allowed to be !) form the key of the battle until the final hilarious showdown between the American and Scottish way of thinking. Every second is a film treat - should be on everyone's shelves !