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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), SPECIAL FEATURES: Black & White, Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Farce of a barrister who unsuccessfully defended a forger trying to avoid the released prisoner who is trying to kill everyone associated with the trial. ...My Learned Friend
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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
First saw the Will Hay films as a boy and loved them then as now.Recently bought this film along with the Goose Steps Out. But where i was Totally disatisfied with the Goose Steps Out, as it was slashed to peices, (those responsible should be hung from the neareest yard arm) it was the opposite with my Learned Friend. AS near as i can tell(i may be wrong of course) the film is as complete as i can remember it. My advice. Buy this one and leave The Goose Steps Out well alone Until they bring out the fully restored version.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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Will Hay will forever be remembered as the British actor who reveled in playing gruff, irascible, pompous and incompetent authority figures, for example, teachers, policemen, train station managers, solicitors, & barristers.
In 'My Learned Friend' he plays a disbarred solicitor who embarks on the trail of a psychopathic murderer who is newly released from prison. Assisting Will Hay with the capture is Claude Hulbert, another comedy star of the 30s, 40s and 50s. He plays a very nervous solicitor who is given one last chance to prove himself competent. However, its to his great misfortune that he meets Will Hay in court, another failed solicitor but one who knows every trick in the book. Hay frustrates Hulbert's attempt to prosecute him much to the annoyance of the judge. Notwithstanding, the two protagonists subsequently form a team and go in search of the murderer who is working his way through a vengeance list. On this list is the solicitor played by Claude Hulbert who was instrumental in putting him in prison.
It is interesting to see the contrast in acting styles between Hay and Hulbert. Hay presents himself as an authority figure, a leader of men, who is constantly attempting to disguise his inadequacies, his indecisiveness, lack of confidence, knowledge & experience to all he encounters. He is basically a fraud but his force of character keeps him in the No.1 spot. Hulbert's nervous, gangling, submissive portrayal is contrary to Hay's persona but when Hay's abilities fail him, which is often, Hulbert's character takes the lead with comedic results.
In 'My Learned Friend' he plays a disbarred solicitor who embarks on the trail of a psychopathic murderer who is newly released from prison. Assisting Will Hay with the capture is Claude Hulbert, another comedy star of the 30s, 40s and 50s. He plays a very nervous solicitor who is given one last chance to prove himself competent. However, its to his great misfortune that he meets Will Hay in court, another failed solicitor but one who knows every trick in the book. Hay frustrates Hulbert's attempt to prosecute him much to the annoyance of the judge. Notwithstanding, the two protagonists subsequently form a team and go in search of the murderer who is working his way through a vengeance list. On this list is the solicitor played by Claude Hulbert who was instrumental in putting him in prison.
It is interesting to see the contrast in acting styles between Hay and Hulbert. Hay presents himself as an authority figure, a leader of men, who is constantly attempting to disguise his inadequacies, his indecisiveness, lack of confidence, knowledge & experience to all he encounters. He is basically a fraud but his force of character keeps him in the No.1 spot. Hulbert's nervous, gangling, submissive portrayal is contrary to Hay's persona but when Hay's abilities fail him, which is often, Hulbert's character takes the lead with comedic results.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This enjoyable comedy unfortunately turned out to be Will Hay's final movie due to ill-health. The great man here plays a disbarred lawyer, who discovers that he's on the hit list of a psychopath who's out for revenge having just been released from prison.
With the lawyer's name close to the top of the list, the desperate lawyer now faces a race against time to find the vengeful killer before the threat is carried out.
Without familiar sidekicks Moore Marriot and Graham Moffatt, Hay is teamed with Claude Hulbert, who offers his assistance in finding the killer. This Ealing movie is a step into black comedy territory, with murder on the menu, and foretells the direction of some of the film studio's output still to come.
This Optimum release features good black and white picture quality. no extras or subtitles.
With the lawyer's name close to the top of the list, the desperate lawyer now faces a race against time to find the vengeful killer before the threat is carried out.
Without familiar sidekicks Moore Marriot and Graham Moffatt, Hay is teamed with Claude Hulbert, who offers his assistance in finding the killer. This Ealing movie is a step into black comedy territory, with murder on the menu, and foretells the direction of some of the film studio's output still to come.
This Optimum release features good black and white picture quality. no extras or subtitles.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Will Hay goes out on a good 'un
Although never intended as such, My Learned Friend would turn out to be Will Hay's final film, and a very pleasing swansong it turns out to be even if it doesn't reach the highs of... Read more
Published 26 days ago by Trevor Willsmer
Fair effort
Some really professional lindy hop dancing is the highlight of this film.
Mr Hay's earlier stuff was way better. Worth watching but once only.
Mr Hay's earlier stuff was way better. Worth watching but once only.
Published 5 months ago by MrViewer
Excellent Addition
A film that was added to my collection and the last of Will Hay's films before he became too ill to continue. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Taiwantrio
Will Hay's Final Curtain Call
I have been a fan of Will Hay since I was a teenager. I have about 12 of his films including some of the Ealing movies. Read more
Published 9 months ago by B. J. J. Earl
Double-takes and rubber faces.
This was my first Will Hay film and I'm afraid it will probably be my last! He makes great use of the comedy double-take and has a wide repertoire of exaggerated facial... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Hand over the toffees
Will Hay's last film is brilliant
Will Hay is in court trying to get money from various sources using phrases like "Mummy and Daddy are in heaven" or "I have no husband". Read more
Published 18 months ago by Darrendarren
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