Storm in a Teacup (1937)
1h 27m | PG-13
A local politician in Scotland tries to break the reporter who wrote a negative story about him, and who is also in love with his daughter.
Director: Victor Saville
Studio: London Films Productions
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Video: 720p
Cast
Vivien Leigh
as Victoria Gow
Rex Harrison
as Frank Burdon
Cecil Parker
as Provost William Gow
Sara Allgood
as Honoria Hegarty
Ursula Jeans
as Lisbet Skirving
Gus McNaughton
as Horace Skirving
Reviews
This is quite a fun poke at the most preposterous and inflexible aspects of the political system as Rex Harrison - a journalist - writes an article critical of the rather arbitrary and pompous behaviour of the Provost of the Scottish town of Baikie (a kilted Cecil Parker) after he orders the confiscation of a dog whose owner has repeatedly refused to pay the fee for a statutory dog licence (or the many, subsequent, fines). Add to this cocktail the daughter of the Provost - Vivien Leigh, who takes a bit of a shine to Harrison and the story starts to take off. It's enjoyable, with fast-paced dialogue and some strong performances from the three leading actors who go some way to enlivening their characters. It's far too long, however - it really does go "walkies" for quite a bit in the middle, but that said it takes a gentle swipe at the establishment and with an outdoor swimming fundraiser cancelled due to rain, it does leave a smile on your face.